On Fri, 2004-07-23 at 13:08, Noll, Ralph wrote: > Ok I have the base linux up and running > I've done the dasdfmt > And the mke2fs.. > > Now do I install Debian on this base linux???
Uh, Debian *is* a "base Linux." You get an IPL tape or set of card files, depending on whether you're running native or under VM, from http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/dists/Debian3.0r2/main/disks-s390/current/ You IPL that. You follow the prompts. If you're running on an MP2k3, you could also get Matt Zimmerman's preconfigured DASD image (50 MB) from: http://people.debian.org/~mdz/hercules/Debian-3.0r1.3390 This is intended for Hercules, but I think it should work as an emulated DASD volume on a Multiprise. It's slightly out of date so you'd want to do an update to 3.0r2, but you can easily do that over the network. On the other hand, if you plan on installing many images under VM, Sine Nomine makes and sells a CD set of the Debian 3.0r2 release, which lets you easily set up an installation server, so your guests don't have to use external network resources except to fetch security updates. (We are also working closely with the debian-installer team and hope to have a 3.1 "Sarge" distro, similarly packaged (although probably on DVD, not CD) soon after the official release.) The CD set is $150 (whereas the first two options are $0, but more time-consuming if you're planning on multiple Debian images), and you can also buy real live commercial production support from us if you want. Adam ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
