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Hello, |
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I would like to install Gentoo 1.4 onto an Old World machine (8600 w/G3 |
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upgrade). The machine is fully functional (in both OS9 and Yellowdog |
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linux). |
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Using BootX and the proper configuration (root=/dev/ram init=/linuxrc) |
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I can boot the computer into the Gentoo Live system, and log in as root. |
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However, once there, the partition and disk tools ( mac-fdisk and |
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mount) etc cannot find either of the two hard drives installed, since |
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the |
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/dev/[hs]da entries don't exist. When I try to make them, MAKEDEV |
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fails trying to move (for example) /dev/sda- to /dev/sda. |
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My guess is that the Gentoo 1.4 kernel does not have the necessary |
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Macintosh SCSI support built in. |
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So, my question is, do I have to recompile the boot kernel to include |
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Mac SCSI support in order to move along in the install or is there |
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something I'm missing/not loading/not configuring? If so, must I also |
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create a new initrd also? Are there any other gotchas down the line |
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for Old World machines? |
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-dean takemori |
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PS. I've noticed a thread about this in the forum, and it appears that |
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I do indeed need to use a different kernel or ISO image, but that it |
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was being worked on for a release as of several weeks ago. Is there |
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a Live ISO up now that can handle these old machines? |
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