> i was able to install with the installer (not the install kernel), and then
> to boot the booter :)
> but the boot didn't complete: i got the message
> root on sd0a domps on sd0b
> root file system type: ffs
> panic: cnopen: cn_tab->cn_dev == NODEV
> and starts the debugger....
> what does it mean? what am i supposed to do to boot?

Did you make devices in the Installer?

> secondary problem, maybe not-bsd-related:
> sometimes, i.e. when i tried to install a/ux and now netbsd, the mac
> refused to poweroff.
> usually, under macos, when i say him to shut down, he poweroffs
> correctly... but now it simply says "ah, you can turn off machintosh"...
> stupid message, since the mac does NOT have a power off button... :/

Is this still on your IIci? Software-power-off is indicated by a particular
Gestalt key, so something sounds like it's corrupted. There is a power-off
button, by the way -- just press the power button in the back.

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