boot -c not working with 5.0 boot disks

2003-03-21 Thread Brian J. Kirk
Folks, I'm trying to install 5.0 release on an old HP Netserver LF. I need to get into the kernel UserConfig. With 4.7, this involved issuing a boot -c command before loading the kernel. With 5.0, though, it just loads the entire kernel and never gets to a command prompt. Has anyone else

DVD burner suggestions

2003-03-03 Thread Brian J. Kirk
All, For some backups at work, I'm thinking of getting a DVD burner. I was looking at the Sony dru500a, since its compatible with all the various dvd media out there. Has anyone had any luck/experience with this drive (or any dvd burner)? I found only a few hints on the net, including: