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The "Not Quite Amiga but still computer related category" => Alternative Operating Systems => Topic started by: Sarek3 on August 15, 2005, 04:48:30 PM
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I just purchased Debian GNU/Linux sarge CDROM's for
m68k from Abexia. Since the CDROM drive is not a bootable
device, how do I get these CDROM's to boot.
I have my Amiga OS 3.1 installation diskettes but can't
find a copy of CDfilesystem.
Also, it's been a while since I worked/played with my
Amiga. Thanks for any pointers, tips, reminders, etc.
:oops:
I still have my manuals thru which I looked for hints. :crazy:
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If you haven't already, you should check this document before getting started:
http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/m68k/
In particular, this link answers your main question (http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/m68k/ch05s01.html.en#m68k-boot-amiga). Keep in mind your system also needs an FPU and a CPU with MMU to be able to run Linux.
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is there a ppc version? one that will work with specs similar to my system? with a zorroII busboard?
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@Keropi
See "Installing Debian GNU/Linux on a PowerPC APUS Machine"
http://www.debian.org/ports/powerpc/inst/apus
Debian for PowerPC (general information)
http://www.debian.org/ports/powerpc/
Whether your busboard, video card, etc. will work is unknown. Search the lists and see.
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Thanks! That tells I just need to get the Amiga
running off its hard drive and have a new one onto
which to install.
Now all I need to do is to repair the boot drive, etc.
I have a G-Force 030 in the machine so I probably have
the CPU, FPU parts necessary. :-D
I had two working hard drives: the original 50 MB drive on
the A2091 (sp?) card, and a 100 MB drive hanging off the
030 board.
I have a 1 GB external SCSI drive, too. :hammer: