Re: [gentoo-user] Installing via GRML
On Wed, 2008-01-16 at 07:59 +0100, Dirk Heinrichs wrote: Am Dienstag, 15. Januar 2008 schrieb ext Michael Schmarck: Nice thing about genkernel (and other such tools in other distributions) is, that they also create an initrd. Even though most users don't need one. There are only two cases where one needs an initrd/initramfs: 1) Your / fs is encrypted and/or located on a logical volume or soft raid device. 2) You need a propietary driver module for getting at your / fs. what about making a nice flash splash?! I think you need an initrd for that too. cya, -- Iain Buchanan iaindb at netspace dot net dot au I used to think that *I* was stupid, and then I met philosophers. -- (Terry Pratchett, Small Gods) -- gentoo-user@lists.gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] Installing via GRML
On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:27:11 +0930, Iain Buchanan wrote: what about making a nice flash splash?! I think you need an initrd for that too. Yes, but you don't need genkernel, or even mkinitrd for that. If your initrd only contains the splash image and tools, splashutils can create it for you. -- Neil Bothwick I've found a solution to Fermat's Last Theorem but I see I've run out of room o signature.asc Description: PGP signature
Re: [gentoo-user] Installing via GRML
Am Mittwoch, 16. Januar 2008 schrieb ext Iain Buchanan: On Wed, 2008-01-16 at 07:59 +0100, Dirk Heinrichs wrote: Am Dienstag, 15. Januar 2008 schrieb ext Michael Schmarck: Nice thing about genkernel (and other such tools in other distributions) is, that they also create an initrd. Even though most users don't need one. There are only two cases where one needs an initrd/initramfs: 1) Your / fs is encrypted and/or located on a logical volume or soft raid device. 2) You need a propietary driver module for getting at your / fs. what about making a nice flash splash?! I think you need an initrd for that too. Nobody really needs this, it's just eyecandy. Doesn't count :-) Bye... Dirk -- Dirk Heinrichs | Tel: +49 (0)162 234 3408 Configuration Manager | Fax: +49 (0)211 47068 111 Capgemini Deutschland | Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wanheimerstraße 68 | Web: http://www.capgemini.com D-40468 Düsseldorf | ICQ#: 110037733 GPG Public Key C2E467BB | Keyserver: www.keyserver.net signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part.
Re: [gentoo-user] Installing via GRML
On Wed, 2008-01-16 at 13:15 +0100, Dirk Heinrichs wrote: Am Mittwoch, 16. Januar 2008 schrieb ext Iain Buchanan: what about making a nice flash splash?! I think you need an initrd for that too. Nobody really needs this, it's just eyecandy. Doesn't count :-) :D -- Iain Buchanan iaindb at netspace dot net dot au Experience is the worst teacher. It always gives the test first and the instruction afterward. -- gentoo-user@lists.gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] Installing via GRML
Am Dienstag, 15. Januar 2008 schrieb ext Michael Schmarck: Nice thing about genkernel (and other such tools in other distributions) is, that they also create an initrd. Even though most users don't need one. There are only two cases where one needs an initrd/initramfs: 1) Your / fs is encrypted and/or located on a logical volume or soft raid device. 2) You need a propietary driver module for getting at your / fs. Bad thing is, that they compile way too much (which only harms in so far, as it makes the time needed for compiling stuff longer and makes /lib/modules bigger than it needs to be). True. Bye... Dirk -- Dirk Heinrichs | Tel: +49 (0)162 234 3408 Configuration Manager | Fax: +49 (0)211 47068 111 Capgemini Deutschland | Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wanheimerstraße 68 | Web: http://www.capgemini.com D-40468 Düsseldorf | ICQ#: 110037733 GPG Public Key C2E467BB | Keyserver: www.keyserver.net signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part.
[gentoo-user] Installing via GRML
Hello, Over the last week, I read where many folks recommend installing Gentoo using GRML. Since I have a p3 (650Mz) system I'm installing to build a small web server for a friend, I figured I check out installing gentoo via GRML. Does anyone know of a wiki or simple guide I can follow to do this? James -- gentoo-user@lists.gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] Installing via GRML
James wrote: Hello, Over the last week, I read where many folks recommend installing Gentoo using GRML. Since I have a p3 (650Mz) system I'm installing to build a small web server for a friend, I figured I check out installing gentoo via GRML. Does anyone know of a wiki or simple guide I can follow to do this? James There is very little difference, you could use the standard gentoo handbook. Wayn0 -- gentoo-user@lists.gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] Installing via GRML
Am Dienstag, 15. Januar 2008 schrieb ext [EMAIL PROTECTED]: People should make it a practice to spell out these acronyms at least once per post. What is GRML? Renat already told you what it is, here is what GRML means: http://grml.org/faq/#whatmeans :-) Bye... Dirk -- Dirk Heinrichs | Tel: +49 (0)162 234 3408 Configuration Manager | Fax: +49 (0)211 47068 111 Capgemini Deutschland | Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wanheimerstraße 68 | Web: http://www.capgemini.com D-40468 Düsseldorf | ICQ#: 110037733 GPG Public Key C2E467BB | Keyserver: www.keyserver.net signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part.
