Subject: Re: beige g3 and scsi troubles
To: Michael <macallan18@earthlink.net>
From: John <jhu@cyberspace.org>
List: port-macppc
Date: 12/24/2004 16:37:28
Hi,

Thanks for the prompt reply. I'm using 2.0, not -current. When it hangs at
that point, I'm still able to reset the computer using the
command-ctl-reset buttons. I'll give that kernel you linked to a try.
Thanks.

-John

On Fri, 24 Dec 2004, Michael wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> > I was in the process of installing Netbsd 2.0 on my Beige G3 when I
> > encountered a slight problem. I was able to successfully net boot the
> > install image. The kernel loads but then hangs at "scsibus0: waiting 2
> > seconds for devices to settle..." or something to that effect. I had
> > installed Netbsd 1.6.2 a few months ago without a problem. I've tried
> > unsuccessfully to find an answer on the mailing list archives. 
> Did you use the 2.0 release or -current? Is the keyboard still responsive?
> 
> > Now since I don't use any scsi devices on the machine, I was wondering if
> > anyone could make an install image without scsi support? Otherwise I'll
> > just wait until the next update before installing 2.0 again. 
> There were a lot of changes lately in the macppc code, I don't know how much of it made it into the 2.0 release ( not a lot I think ).
> Does this kernel http://macallan.homeunix.org:6704/NetBSD/index.php?which=1&show=kernel work for you?
> 
> good luck
> Michael
>