I need to make one correction the command is 'sudo ybin -v' On Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 6:18 AM, Levin, Michael <[email protected]> wrote:
> Ok thank you!! > > Mike > > On Nov 23, 2014, at 6:54 PM, "Herminio Hernandez, Jr." < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > yes do it now. It will not reboot your system. > > > > The default installation will load the gnome desktop. If you want to try > > LXDE just execute this command > > sudo apt-get install lxde > > > > after that is done log out and I believe on the top right corner there > > should be an icon that will allow you to switch between desktops. > > > > Herminio > > > > On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Levin, Michael <[email protected] > > > > wrote: > > > >> On Nov 23, 2014, at 6:33 PM, Herminio Hernandez, Jr. wrote: > >>> To keep those settings edit this file /etc/yaboot.conf > >>> sudo nano /etc/yaboot.conf > >>> add the append line like below > >>> image=/boot/vmlinux > >>> label=Linux > >>> read-only > >>> initrd=/boot/initrd.img > >>> append="quiet splash video=radeonfb:1280x854-32@60" > >>> save then exit > >> > >> got it! Done. But: > >> > >>> now load this setting with this command > >>> sudo ybin -r > >> > >> do I need to do this now, while the system is up? Will it reboot > >> when I do this? Will it automatically use these settings next time it > >> boots, or do I need to do ybin -r every time I edit the yaboot.conf > file? > >> > >> And do you know if there's anyplace to make longer the time that > >> it waits for the user to choose an OS? It's too short now. > >> > >>> You should be good! As far as gnome3 I have not tried it as a desktop > on > >> my PowerBook. I am currently using LXDE and am really happy with it. It > is > >> a really fast light weight desktop. > >> > >> ah, where do I select which environment it uses? > >> > >> thank you very much!! > >> > >> Mike > >> > >> > >> > >>> On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 5:21 PM, Levin, Michael < > [email protected]> > >> wrote: > >>> Hi, > >>> > >>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 5:44 PM, Herminio Hernandez, Jr. wrote: > >>>> you have the syntax wrong. Try this. Also look at the link I sent you > >> and also try the default resolution for Radeon 9600 > >>> > >>> brilliant!!! I did > >>> > >>> Linux "video=radeonfb:1920x1200-32@60" > >>> > >>> and now I have a GUI! I did however see a brief window (it > >> disappeared quickly) about GNOME3 failing to load. But I definitely > have a > >> graphical interface now! So much better, thank you! > >>> > >>> Remaining questions: > >>> > >>> 1) how do I make this "video=..." a default option so that I don't have > >> to type it each time? > >>> > >>> 2) what's up with this GNOME3 failure - how do I find out what happened > >> and what's wrong? > >>> > >>> thank you again. > >>> > >>> Mike > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>> On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 4:38 PM, Levin, Michael < > >> [email protected]> wrote: > >>>> I checked my screen info (on the monitor itself), and I tried > >>>> > >>>> Linux "radeonfb:1680x1050@60Hz" > >>>> > >>>> but no luck :-( the cursor does the Linux rolling circle of > >> dots at the beginning, and then turns into an arrow cursor, but nothing > >> else - all black... > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 4:32 PM, Herminio Hernandez Jr. wrote: > >>>>> Yes but be sure use your screen resolution. Look at the link below. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >> > http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g5/faq/powermac-g5-adc-ports-dvi-ports-resolutions-supported.html > >>>>> > >>>>> Sent from my iPhone > >>>>> > >>>>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 11:44 AM, "Levin, Michael" < > >> [email protected]> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> Hi, > >>>>>> > >>>>>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 10:01 AM, Herminio Hernandez Jr. wrote: > >>>>>>> I had a similar issue with my PowerBook G4 when I installed Jesse. > >> What I did at the yaboot prompt was enter this: Linux > >> "radeonfb:1280x854-32@60" Then the desktop loaded. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> When I reboot, first I see > >>>>>> > >>>>>> First stage Debian GNU/Linux Bootstrap > >>>>>> Press l for GNU/Linux > >>>>>> m for MacOS > >>>>>> c for CDROM > >>>>>> Stage 1 Boot: > >>>>>> > >>>>>> When I try to type something, or wait even a few seconds too > >> long, it goes to this: > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Welcome to yaboot version 1.3.16 > >>>>>> Enter "help" to get some basic usage information > >>>>>> boot: > >>>>>> > >>>>>> is it this second prompt where I should be entering > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> Linux "radeonfb:1280x854-32@60" > >>>>>> > >>>>>> and should I include the quotes also? > >>>>>> > >>>>>> thank you!! > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Mike > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>>>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 4:49 AM, "Levin, Michael" < > >> [email protected]> wrote: > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> I just installed, from a CD, Debian onto an Apple Mac Pro PPC G5. > >> Installation went with no errors (I'm running Linux G5Debian > >> 3.2.0-4-powerpc64 #1 SMP Debian 3.2.63-2+deb7u1 ppc64), but upon first > >> boot, I see a black screen and a white arrow cursor that moves when I > move > >> my mouse. I assume it's a videocard thing. > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> lspci gives > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> 0001:06:03.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices > >> [AMD] nee ATI RV280 [Radeon 9200 PRO] (rev 01) > >>>>>>>> 0000:f0:10.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices > >> [AMD] nee ATI RV350 AP [Radeon 9600] > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> plugging in the monitor into the DVI port gives a black screen; > >> using the VGA port gives a white screen on which even the text shell > output > >> can't be seen. > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> and, while the system has an /etc/X11 directory, there is no > >> /etc/X11/xorg.conf (which I understand from my readings might have video > >> card info in it). > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> I've tried xorg.conf files from mac.linux.be like the g5_1.txt > >> and radeon1.txt and with either one, the X server won't start (ps -A | > grep > >> X shows nothing and no cursor arrow appears on monitor). When I delete > the > >> xorg.conf, it appears to start (but shows only blank screen). > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> What should I have in my xorg.conf to make the graphics work? > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> Mike Levin > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> -- > >>>>>>>> To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] > >>>>>>>> with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact > >> [email protected] > >>>>>>>> Archive: > >> https://lists.debian.org/[email protected] > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> --- > >>>>>> Dr. Michael Levin > >>>>>> Vannevar Bush Professor > >>>>>> Biology Department, and > >>>>>> Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology > >>>>>> Tufts University > >>>>>> Suite 4600, 200 Boston Ave. > >>>>>> Medford, MA 02155-4243 > >>>>>> Tel. (617) 627-6161 > >>>>>> Fax: (617) 627-6121 > >>>>>> email: [email protected] > >>>>>> http://www.drmichaellevin.org/ > >>>>>> http://www.cellregeneration.org/ > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Center Administrator: > >>>>>> William F. 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(617) 627-6161 > >>> Fax: (617) 627-6121 > >>> email: [email protected] > >>> http://www.drmichaellevin.org/ > >>> http://www.cellregeneration.org/ > >>> > >>> Center Administrator: > >>> William F. Baga > >>> Tel. (617) 627-5735 > >>> Fax: (617) 627-5035 > >>> email: [email protected] > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> --- > >> Dr. Michael Levin > >> Vannevar Bush Professor > >> Biology Department, and > >> Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology > >> Tufts University > >> Suite 4600, 200 Boston Ave. > >> Medford, MA 02155-4243 > >> Tel. (617) 627-6161 > >> Fax: (617) 627-6121 > >> email: [email protected] > >> http://www.drmichaellevin.org/ > >> http://www.cellregeneration.org/ > >> > >> Center Administrator: > >> William F. Baga > >> Tel. (617) 627-5735 > >> Fax: (617) 627-5035 > >> email: [email protected] > >> > >> > > > --- > Dr. Michael Levin > Biology Department, and > Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology > Tufts University > Suite 4600, 200 Boston Ave. > Medford, MA 02155-4243 > Tel. (617) 627-6161 > Fax: (617) 627-6121 > email: [email protected] > http://www.drmichaellevin.org/ > http://www.cellregeneration.org/ > > Center Administrator: > William F. Baga > Tel. (617) 627-5735 > Fax: (617) 627-5035 > email: [email protected] > >
