Subject: Kernel Confusion - But I'm running (-:
To: None <port-mac68k@NetBSD.ORG>
From: None <NetBSD@associate.com>
List: port-mac68k
Date: 02/06/1997 06:35:23
Hi,
I'm wondering if we could get a bit better definition of the kernels at ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/arch/mac68k. I downloaded the GENERIC_77 from the snapshot directory, and it failed to boot on my IIci. Then I tried the ../kernels/GENERICSBC_22 and it also failed. Then I tried the GENERICSBC_21 and it worked.
Due to lack of documentation, I have no idea what feaures or fixes or in-test stuff I have. That's kinda distressing.
I was suprised to not find ksh in this snapshot. Since this is my first install, is this to be expected? I thought I saw it when I tried OpenBSD...
Finally, no matter what I tried, I coudn't get GENERICSBC_21 to let me write to my sd1a (root) partition. I finally had to use cpin to get a manually edited /etc/fstab with the right settings. I'm guessing this was a custom-compiled kernel that forced this setting? Maybe it's just me. (-;
This is a cool experience - just got some suprises. Thanks to all who have contributed to this. I hope my work benefits others too.
Glen