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On Sun, Nov 21, 2004 at 07:53:46PM -0500, Jason wrote:
> After you get the os installed, make sure you compile a kernel with
> syscons.
>=20
> device sc
>=20
> and turn them on in /etc/ttys
>=20
> Why doesn't the GENERIC sparc64 kernel have syscons in it if they work?
> Wouldn't that fix the installer?

syscons doesn't work on all supported systems (only if you have a
creator3d).  At least with the ofw console you can install if you know
what you're doing.

This really is a FAQ though, so if someone can submit an appropriate
update to the documentation you'd be doing the community a great
service.

Kris

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