Kevin,

Yes, my LCD works -- I actually set the IP address with it on the RAQ 2 this
time around.  The boot disk I have is -- if memory serves -- the official
netbsd rescue disk:

ftp://ftp.NetBSD.org/pub/NetBSD/arch/cobalt/

I'm back running here on 1.6.1.  Thanks to all!

KJ


On 1/6/05 2:25 PM, "Kevin Polston" <kevin@polston.co.uk> wrote:

> I used a USB to serial converter - I bought it on ebay for about 5GBP.
> I had some old serial cables lying around - but you could again pick one
> up from ebay.  I used hyperterminal on my XP laptop to communicate -
> don't forget to enable the console by pressing a paper-clip in the front
> panel hole whilst booting.  But now that you have the machine booted I
> guess you don't really need the console.
> 
>  I'm not sure of the upgrade route but 1.6.1 seems fine for me.  I too
> use the raq as a bit of a toy (actually a learning machine).  However,
> this tiny machine is hosting my email (postfix with imap-uw) and is
> running apache, mysql, php, webmin (lazy...).  I'm also learning the
> excellent php web apps typo3, mambo,  gallery and wordpress - albeit
> slowly (both me and the machine are slow I'm afraid).
> Quick question.  I tried several Raq netBSD 1.6.1 netbsd boot disks -
> one of which didn't have the paneld daemon which drives the LCD.  In the
> end I stumbled on the one that worked but I'm afraid to say I can't
> remember the source.  Does  your LCD work I wonder?  Finally I think
> netBSD is superb for learning *nix -the pkgsrc system is truly first
> class - even simpler than Gentoos' portage.  Simple is a good thing!
> Keep us informed of your ramblings.
> KP