Public bug reported:
package: yaboot_1.3.13a-1ubuntu3_powerpc.deb
ofpath script ( /usr/sbin/ofpath )
Attached patch for ofpath fixes some outstanding problems, to increase
boot install success rate for Applemac G5 sata and external firewire
drives, adds usb paths.
Problem:
Fails to recognise Direct-Access-RBC.
Fails to recognise usb.
Fails to return correct paths for k2-sata dual drives in some Applemac
G5.Caused by use of open firmware compatible property, and inconsistent use in
G5 firmware.
Resulting in failure to install boot partition correctly, or in post
install use of yaboot installers.
scsi_ofpath():
case ata_k2|sata_svw)
The compatible property is inconsistent across G5 hardware/firmware.
case usb-storage) is missing
scsiinfo() and fixdevfs(): DEVTYPE = "Direct-Access" restricts type
** Affects: yaboot (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
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ofpath failure -sata, firewire, usb - patch to fix
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/122607
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