Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 17:33:03 -0400 From: Ugen <ugen@xonix.com> To: "Jonathan M. Slivko" <optix@nyc.rr.com> Cc: "G. Jason Middleton" <gmiddl1@gl.umbc.edu>, questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: boot floppy: trying again Message-ID: <3AD7708F.FB21EC7F@xonix.com> References: <Pine.SGI.4.31L.02.0104131614210.2769260-100000@irix1.gl.umbc.edu> <3AD763F9.DB3B25C9@xonix.com> <000701c0c45b$4cc54a80$01000001@darkstar>
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Ok...let me try to put this on the right track: 1) I am not a newbie:) Check the credits :) 2) If i have to put a different kernel on the install floppy - there is a reason for it (let's say some driver that is not compiled into a default boot floppy) 3) Anyone with a constructive suggestion would be most welcome:) --Ugen "Jonathan M. Slivko" wrote: > Why do you need to redo the kernel? Your supposed to leave the kernel as it > is :) > > -- Jonathan M. Slivko > > Jonathan M. Slivko - optix@nyc.rr.com - jmslivko@datasyrge.net > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ------------------ > FreeBSD: The Power To Serve - http://www.FreeBSD.org > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ugen" <ugen@xonix.com> > To: "G. Jason Middleton" <gmiddl1@gl.umbc.edu> > Cc: <questions@FreeBSD.ORG> > Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 4:39 PM > Subject: Re: boot floppy: trying again > > > And again - i have boot floppies made out of images boot.flp and > > mfsroot.flp. I am compiling a new kernel (on some other FreeBSD box), > > gzipping it and replacing the kernel on boot floppy with this new kernel. > > This new kernel panicks as soon as it begins to load. This same new kernel > > does not panick when booted from the harddrive. > > Question - what if anything should i configure so that kernel will boot > from > > the floppy (and in particular from the modified boot.flp) > > > > Any takers? > > --Ugen > > > > "G. Jason Middleton" wrote: > > > > > what is your question? how to make boot floppies? > > > > > > not worded very well. > > > > > > Jason > > > > > > On Fri, 13 Apr 2001, Ugen wrote: > > > > > > > Ok, so nobody knows much :))) > > > > Let's make it a simpler question - is there anything out of ordinary > that has > > > > to be configured for an installation floppt kernel (to boot from > floppy, read mfs_root > > > > and go into sysinstall)? > > > > --Ugen > > > > > > > > > > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org > > > > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > > > > > > > > > > G. Jason Middleton > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________ > ___ > > > > > > Announcement: > > > > > > The revolution will not be televised. > > > > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org > > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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