Hi Helge, See comment below
Mike > On 23/03/2019, at 23:52, Helge Deller <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Mike, > >> On 23.03.19 09:56, Mike Hosken wrote: >> I’m about >> To release new install media for Debian HPPA. > > Thanks for doing that! > >> First Debian 9.9 this will be the last update for this release. It has >> several security updates included. This will be the old stable. >> >> Second Debian 10.0 pre release of the next stable release. This distribution >> is designed primarily for servers that are still in use and or need the >> security updates on a stable platform mostly in line with the official >> Debian releases. There may be some packages added until it becomes stable. >> >> Third Debian 11 is a pre release of the upcoming bullseye testing >> distribution. This distribution is recommended for everyone who do want a >> little more stability than Sid provides. >> >> Forth Debian 12 is the installer for Sid using the Debian Ports Repo. Since >> this is a moving target the installation my break after some time has >> passed. There for please check the date of the installer. The preferred >> install to Sid would either install the ports installer or install the >> bullseye testing and upgrade to Sid. >> >> A little background on install images that I have produced. >> >> Debian 9 was hard coded to install via serial console and used a preceed >> file to control the installer options while install was taking place. For >> instance no mirror was needed to be entered as the preceed took care of that >> part of the installation adding update repos as well as the main repo. This >> also was the case for the previous Debian 10 installer >> >> I’ve have produced 3 flavours for each new installer. >> >> 1 same setup as 9 and 10. This makes it easy for servers to install. Sets >> up mirrors as well. >> >> 2 a setup without the console hardcoded in which allows the machine to use >> default console, it also sets up mirrors > > Why do you need a set of CDs with hardcoded console? > Palo usually detects the default console. > It was for the issue with the c8000 not wanting to install if I remember but probably not needed anymore since it was a few years ago now. I’ll do some more tests and remove it from the kernel prams if it looks promising. I’ll do a bit better on my documentation this time so people don’t get confused whilst installing. Then I’ll update the wiki. > >> 3 a full CD or DVD disk with no installer options hard coded. This allows >> off line installation. >> >> 4 custom installation media. I can create custom installation media for >> people with different requirements. For instance VM machines. >> >> 5 I’m working on a live DVD for hppa May take a while to get working if at >> all. >> >> >> Notes >> Firstly I would like to thank everyone who helps keeping the port still >> going. >> >> All media contain firmware to make the installation process less troublesome. >> >> The key that apt uses has been updated. >> To update- >> >> wget linux.purple-cat.net/purple-cat.gpg >> apt-key add purple-cat.gpg >> >> >> The updates to stretch will be discontinued 31/3/2019, updates to buster >> will commence once they’re available. >> >> One Note However due to conflicts in some packages there is no simple >> upgrade path between stretch and Buster or Sid so I recommend backing up >> data and reinstall Buster once it’s been made stable. >> >> I will send another email after I have tested each distribution and flavour >> with installation instructions and download information. >> >> If there is anyone wishing to test some of the images or need any more >> information then contact me at [email protected]. I’m also looking for >> another security build machine. >> >> The installer and mirror site ftp.parisc-linux.org and linux.purple-cat.net >> is working but is going through some design changes if you are having issues >> please send me an email first to check it’s my reconfigured site that’s the >> cause >> >> I hope that this email clears up some issues and gives some missing >> information. I’d expect the new installers will be ready by the end of the >> month. >> >> Mike Hosken >> [email protected] >> Sent from my iPhone >> >
