Timo Schöler wrote:

>> I'm trying to install netbsd on an HP Jornada 720 handheld.  I've 
>> been using the method described here:
>> http://mail-index.netbsd.org/port-hpcarm/2003/01/07/0001.html
>> I have the 3 files mentioned:
>> JINSTALL.gz , hpcboot.cnf, hpcboot.exe
>> I'm wanting to install to either a 256MB or a 512MB (whichever size 
>> is more appropriate) CompactFlash card.
>> I've been working off of the NetBSD Guide document, specifically the 
>> example installation at:
>> http://www.netbsd.org/guide/en/chap-exinst.html
>>
>> Here's what I've done so far:
>> -I've been trying to install it on a 256MB CF card & I've created a 
>> 5MB DOS partition as the first (and only) partition on the card to 
>> start.
>> -I've copied the 3 files needed to this DOS partition (JINSTALL.gz , 
>> hpcboot.cnf, hpcboot.exe)
>> -I insert the CF card in the Jornada 720 & power it on.
>> -I've been copying the 3 files then from the CF card into the "My 
>> Handheld PC", so that I can run them from there (instead of off the 
>> card, in case this is a problem)
>> -Launch HPCBOOT.EXE
>> Boot to netbsd sysinst:
>> After boot:
>> -Enter pathname of shell or RETURN for sh: <enter>
>> Then I see the familiar sysinst main screen:
>> =========
>> Welcome to sysinst, the NetBSD- system installation tool  This 
>> menu-driven
>> tool is designed to help you install NetBSD to a hard disk, or 
>> upgrade an
>> existing NetBSD system, with a minimum of work.  In the following 
>> menus, you
>> may change the current selection by either typing the reference 
>> letter (a, b,
>> c, ...).  Arrow keys may also work.  You activate the current 
>> selection from
>> the menu by typing the enter key.
>> If you booted from a floppy, you may now remove the disk.
>> Thank you for using NetBSD!
>> NetBSD- Install System
>> a: Install NetBSD to hard disk **
>> b: Upgrade NetBSD on a hard disk
>> c: Re-install sets or install additional sets
>> d: Reboot the computer
>> e: Utility menu
>> x: Exit Install System
>> =========
>>
>> I make my way through the initial setup screens 
>> (partitioning/disklabels)  and I come to the next series of screens:
>>
>> =========
>> The NetBSD distribution is broken into a collection of distribution 
>> sets.
>> There are some basic sets that are needed by all installations and 
>> there are some other sets that are not needed by all installations.  
>> You may choose to
>> install all of them (Full installation) or you select from the 
>> optional distribution sets.
>> Select your distribution
>> a: Full installation
>> b: Custom installation **
>> =========
>> The following is the list of distribution sets that will be used.
>> Distribution set   Use?
>> ------------------ ----
>> Base         :     Yes
>> System (/etc):     Yes
>> Compiler     :     Yes
>> Games        :     Yes
>> Manuals      :     Yes
>> Miscellaneous:     Yes
>> Text tools   :     Yes
>> X11 clients  :     Yes
>> X11 fonts    :     Yes
>> X11 contrib  :     Yes
>> X programming:     Yes
>> X11 Misc.    :     Yes
>> =========
>> During the extraction process, do you want to see the file names as 
>> each file
>> is extracted?
>> yes or no?
>> a: No
>> b: Yes **
>> =========
>> Your disk is now ready for installing the kernel and the distribution 
>> sets.
>> As noted in your INSTALL notes, you have several options.  For ftp or 
>> nfs,
>> you must be connected to a network with access to the proper 
>> machines.  If
>> you are not ready to complete the installation at this time, you may 
>> select
>> "none" and you will be returned to the main menu to complete the
>> installation.
>> Select medium
>> a: ftp
>> b: nfs
>> c: cdrom
>> d: floppy
>> e: unmounted fs
>> f: local dir
>> g: none
>> =========
>>
>> THIS IS WHERE I AM LOST!  I have no idea which option to choose, or 
>> where these distribution sets are located relative to my install on 
>> the Jornada.  Do I need a network connection?  Would they already be 
>> part of what is on my CF card at this point?  I just have no idea.  
>> If  I need a network connection, how can I set this up, since I'm in 
>> the middle of the install (I have a wireless card or I could use the 
>> modem, if that would be better).
>>
>> This is my FIRST time installing NetBSD on any platform - not just 
>> the Jornada.  Please help!!!!
>>
>> Thanks so much!
>> -sheree
>
>
> i guess you have a NIC in your PDA (AFAIK it has a PCMCIA slot), and i 
> may assume the install kernel is aware of it and got it configured.
>
> so go the 'a: ftp' way and either fetch the sets located usually in 
> /pub/NetBSD/NetBSD-1.6.2/hpcarm/binary/sets from ftp.netbsd.org (or 
> your next ftp.CC.netbsd.org) or from a ftp server in your LAN, where 
> you store these sets (you can also extract them from the iso image, btw).
>
> then the installer should ask you a few simple-to-answer questions on 
> the network config you wish to use -- voila!
>
> HTH,
>
Thanks for your reply!  Well, I do have a wireless pcmcia card for it.  
Previously, I had not inserted it during the install.  This time, I 
inserted it prior to the install.  I noticed before the initial "-Enter 
pathname of shell or RETURN for sh: " prompt comes us that this line 
appeared in the boot sequence: "Lucent Technologies, WaveLAN/IEEE, 
Version 01.01 (manufacturer 0x0156, product 0x0002) at pcmcia0, function 
0 not configured"

I ran the install exactly as before.  Now, when I get to the ftp choice, 
I get the message "I can not find any network interfaces for use by 
NetBSD.  You will be returned to the previous menu."  What do I need to 
do for it to recognize (and configure) my wireless card?

Do I need to provide drivers?  How and at what point?  Is there a 
configuration utility to run for a wireless card prior to starting the 
sysinstall?

Thank you so much for helping me with this!