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Re: [Wlug] Problems with a Sparc ULTRA1

by Adam Gomes

Ok, I'm a tony bit confused. Have you installed the OS on the drives, and are now booting the OS for the first time from disk, or do you get these messages when you are booting from CD? If sda is a hard disk, how is it partitioned? Did you use a sun disk label, or some other set of partitions / file systems? If it's a CD, I've been running Debian/SPARC on all my sparc hardware without issue, and manage to boot successfully from CD everytime (has worked for me on Ultra 10, Ultra 60, Ultra 1, Ultra 2, Sparc 20/10/5/2/1 and even some of the older VME type hardware). Let me where you've gotten, maybe I can lend a hand. --Adam On Mon, March 19, 2007 5:27 pm, ken jones said: > I just acquired by second Sparc ULTRA1 Creator. It does not boot. > After much struggle complaining about not finding sda4, it concludes: > > VSF: can not open root device "sda4" or 08:04 > Please append a correct "root=" boot device > Kernel panic: VFS: unable to mount root fs on 08:04 > Press L1-a to return to the boot prom > > > I've tried booting from my aurora 1.0 iso disk set. No luck. > I've tried booting from my just out of the envelope GENTOO disk. No luck. > > Before it gives up it seems to have found the two scsi drives. > It says: Attached scsi disk sda at scsi0, channel 0, id0, lun > Attached scsi disk sdb at scsi0, channel 0, id1, lun > > It has found the following partitions partitions if that is what these > are. > /dev/scsi/host0/bus0/target0/lun0: p1 p2 p3 p4 > and > /dev/scsi/host0/bus0/target1/lun0: p1 p3 > > I stopped the boot: with a "stop a". > ok test scsi > > CE DMA fill from address ffee2000 for 80 bytes succeeded > Dma register test -- succeeded > Esp register test -- succeeded > Dma read test -- succeeded > Dma write test -- succeeded > > Any ideas? > > Ken Jones > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

March 20, 2007

Re: [Wlug] Suse Linux Professional 10?

by douglas.r.aker＠verizon.com

OK, did so more research. Looks like it's called OpenSuse 10.2. Read some reviews. Some good, some not so good. Also considering switching to Fedora Core 4 or (K)Ubuntu 6.10. Any thoughts for or against these distro's? Has anyone ever used: http://www.thelinuxstore.ca/ ? Thanks, Doug Doug Aker/EMPL/MA/Verizon@VZNotes Sent by: wlug-bounces(a)mail.wlug.org 03/20/2007 10:54 AM Please respond to "Worcester Linux Users Group" <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> To "Worcester Linux Users Group" <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> cc Subject [Wlug] Suse Linux Professional 10? Hi all: The last Suse Linux software I purchased for laptop use was Suse Linux Professional 9.2. Looking now to upgrade to 10. Anyone know the latest Suse release for desktop use? And I don't think they call it "Suse Linux Professional" anymore. And did Suse ever solve that Yast slowness problem (at least I think it was something like that). Thanks, Doug _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

March 20, 2007

Re: [Wlug] Suse Linux Professional 10?

by Brett Russ

On 3/20/07, douglas.r.aker(a)verizon.com <douglas.r.aker(a)verizon.com> wrote: > The last Suse Linux software I purchased for laptop use was Suse Linux > Professional 9.2. Looking now to upgrade to 10. Anyone know the latest > Suse release for desktop use? And I don't think they call it "Suse Linux > Professional" anymore. And did Suse ever solve that Yast slowness problem > (at least I think it was something like that). Visit http://www.opensuse.org/ They're at 10.2. I think I'm on 10.1 at home and Yast is still slow and less functional than previous versions. Am thinking about trying one of the new designer distros (kubuntu maybe). Is the grass greener? BR

March 20, 2007

Suse Linux Professional 10?

by douglas.r.aker＠verizon.com

Hi all: The last Suse Linux software I purchased for laptop use was Suse Linux Professional 9.2. Looking now to upgrade to 10. Anyone know the latest Suse release for desktop use? And I don't think they call it "Suse Linux Professional" anymore. And did Suse ever solve that Yast slowness problem (at least I think it was something like that). Thanks, Doug

March 20, 2007

Re: [Wlug] Problems with a Sparc ULTRA1

by Eric Martin

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 The cover is really easy to unscrew. There are two screws in the back with arrows pointing to them. They are spring loaded and retained so don't worry about loosing them. Cover is removed in an upwards fashion and you'll need a flatblade screwdriver to pry off the access panel (really easy) for the hard drives. Also the OBP (OpenBoot PROM) reference is good: http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/gentoo-sparc-obpreference.xml Eric ken jones wrote: > Thanks everybody :-) > > This is my second Sparc. I have another ULTRA1 that has been running Aurora > 1.0 for a couple years with no none zero nota problem. I still have the five CD > .iso set from which I loaded this Aurora. > > Andy, thank you for the gentoo sparc WEB site. I had not found it. It suggests > that sda4 might not be the boot partition. However my good machine and my > broken machine both use sda4 as the /boot. > > This machine has two scsi hard drives. Might it be wise for me to figure out > which on is 'broken" and remove it? It could be the disk itself. It could be > the SCSI driver. It could be the DMA system. Trouble is I have never unscrewed > the Sparc cover. Oh, dear.... > > Thank you all for your support. > > Alan Riccardo suggested that I use a cross over cable and the equivalent of > HyperTerminal so at least I could capture the messages as they fly up the > screen. That is a great idea. Now to find where I put that old cross over > cable..... > > Ken Jones > > > > Andy Stewart wrote: > Keith Wright wrote: > >>>>> From: ken jones <kjones(a)ziplink.net> >>>>> >>>>> I just acquired by second Sparc ULTRA1 Creator. >>>>> >>>> What is that, a CD? >>>> > > If I recall correctly, the Sparc Ultra1 Creator is a desktop system > manufactured by Sun Microsystems. Its processor is not an x86 > architecture, but it is the Sparc architecture. > > > > >>>>> It does not boot. >>>>> I've tried booting from my aurora 1.0 iso disk set. No luck. >>>>> I've tried booting from my just out of the envelope GENTOO disk. No luck. >>>>> >>>> Gee, it sounds like things don't boot. >>>> >>>> >>>>> Any ideas? >>>>> > > I found this website, but perhaps you've already been here: > http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-sparc.xml > > I also recall that SuSE Linux had a version for Sparc a long time ago. > I've used it. I think it was version 7.x but I'm not sure. Perhaps you > can still get this CD. > > >>>> No. But carry on. We're rooting for you. >>>> >>>> Is there a ROM setup program that you >>>> can get into before booting? >>>> > > I thought there was a magical sequence of commands to type at the > OpenBoot prompt. My memory is very vague since its been a long time > since I've done this. > > Here's another URL which may help: > http://www.linux.com/howtos/SPARC-HOWTO-12.shtml > > One last thing. I did a quick Google and found this tidbit about > properly burning the CD. Perhaps it will be helpful. > > http://lists.suse.com/archives/suse-sparc/2001-Mar/0146.html > > I'm sorry that I couldn't have been more help, but hopefully these will > point you in the right direction. > > Good luck, and keep us posted. > > Andy > >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFF/1MAaI8VEtSi4H8RAqcLAJ0ahGmMKxpCptBWuYI+UmpbQv0AwQCfTRbd UPNHyakOxe6PyM1SsKXpg+c= =fff6 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

March 20, 2007

Re: [Wlug] Problems with a Sparc ULTRA1

by ken jones

March 20, 2007

Re: [Wlug] Problems with a Sparc ULTRA1

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Keith Wright wrote: >> From: ken jones <kjones(a)ziplink.net> >> >> I just acquired by second Sparc ULTRA1 Creator. > > What is that, a CD? If I recall correctly, the Sparc Ultra1 Creator is a desktop system manufactured by Sun Microsystems. Its processor is not an x86 architecture, but it is the Sparc architecture. > >> It does not boot. >> I've tried booting from my aurora 1.0 iso disk set. No luck. >> I've tried booting from my just out of the envelope GENTOO disk. No luck. > > Gee, it sounds like things don't boot. > >> Any ideas? I found this website, but perhaps you've already been here: http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-sparc.xml I also recall that SuSE Linux had a version for Sparc a long time ago. I've used it. I think it was version 7.x but I'm not sure. Perhaps you can still get this CD. > > No. But carry on. We're rooting for you. > > Is there a ROM setup program that you > can get into before booting? I thought there was a magical sequence of commands to type at the OpenBoot prompt. My memory is very vague since its been a long time since I've done this. Here's another URL which may help: http://www.linux.com/howtos/SPARC-HOWTO-12.shtml One last thing. I did a quick Google and found this tidbit about properly burning the CD. Perhaps it will be helpful. http://lists.suse.com/archives/suse-sparc/2001-Mar/0146.html I'm sorry that I couldn't have been more help, but hopefully these will point you in the right direction. Good luck, and keep us posted. Andy - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group (http://www.wlug.org) Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group (http://linux.meetup.com/393) Amateur Radio: KB1OIQ -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFF/y4HHl0iXDssISsRAm43AJ4k7WhyfobYmjioScYr/zFYjYyvZACcCY7p gQrYmu2HCheBSc+mIdkMHnI= =ance -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

March 20, 2007

Re: [Wlug] posting rules request

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI Mark, I'm cc'ing the list so folks will know what I've been doing behind the scenes when I receive requests like this. I don't personally mind if folks put relevant, local Linux job postings on the list, as long as it doesn't get out of hand. Having the courtesy to ask first (as you did: thank you!) goes a long way, in my opinion. I agree with Keith - definitely no advertising allowed. Your job posting was fine in this regard - it clearly wasn't an ad for your company or its products. I try to put "JOB:" in the subject of the post, so people can filter it accordingly. Good luck finding a candidate who meets your needs, and thanks again for asking prior to your post. Andy - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group (http://www.wlug.org) Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group (http://linux.meetup.com/393) Amateur Radio: KB1OIQ -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFF/yfsHl0iXDssISsRAiwVAJ4vP31VsCc6gxe2Ic0ZsjUoVufH+gCfbJtf 67Qran1ZULlAiY2S49uBJQg= =BVpK -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

March 20, 2007

Re: [Wlug] posting rules request

by Eric Stein

From what I have seen, job offers are welcome if they are local. Eric Mark Richards wrote: > Not certain what posting rules are here and a newcomer living and > working in Littleton... > > Needing some technical help. OK to cast our net here for sysadmin and > also php/MySql/Javascript programming or elsewhere? > > /m > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

March 19, 2007

Re: [Wlug] Problems with a Sparc ULTRA1

by Keith Wright

> From: ken jones <kjones(a)ziplink.net> > > I just acquired by second Sparc ULTRA1 Creator. What is that, a CD? > It does not boot. > I've tried booting from my aurora 1.0 iso disk set. No luck. > I've tried booting from my just out of the envelope GENTOO disk. No luck. Gee, it sounds like things don't boot. > Any ideas? No. But carry on. We're rooting for you. Is there a ROM setup program that you can get into before booting? Is it set up? For the right boot device? -- Keith

March 19, 2007