Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 21:02:52 +0000 From: "Þorður Ivarsson" <totii@est.is> To: Steve Lascos <slascos@headwaters.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Installation troubles Message-ID: <349C327C.1D06BC41@est.is> References: <3.0.32.19971220144941.006966bc@headwaters.com>
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Steve Lascos wrote: > > I am attempting to install FREEBSD 2.1.6 from cdrom. I am using a > JVC-XR-W2010 scsi cdrom on an Adaptec 154x isa scsi card. The kernal seems > to initialize the card right, since it actives the cdrom and says "Waiting > for scsi devices to settle." But when I try to install from CD, it says NO > CD-ROM can be found on your system. > > Do you have an idea what is causing this? > > Steven Lascos > slascos@headwaters.com > slascos@onlinesys.com I think it is not possible unless building new kernel that supports WORM drives. That CD drive is CD-writer and is not supported by default.(I think) I owned drive like this once. I you have another cdrom please use that instead until you have customized your kernel. -- Þórður Ívarsson Thordur Ivarsson Rafeindavirki Electronic technician Norðurgötu 30 Nordurgotu 30 Box 309 Box 309 602 Akureyri 602 Akureyri Ísland Iceland --------------------------------------------- FreeBSD has good features, Some others are full of unwanted features! ---------------------------------------------
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