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> Subject: Re: Annoyed wannabe sysadmin. read at own discretion.
> Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 19:20:46 -0400
> From: "Sheila //or// Bob (depends on who's writing)" <shsrms@erols.com>
> Organization: Holistic/Waverider
> To: Ronny Svedman <ronny@Update.UU.SE>
> References: <Pine.VUL.3.93.980822005016.29878C-100000@Zeke.Update.UU.SE>
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> Ronny,
> Here is what I would do (assumes some things so bear with me)
> First, I would try to boot the system.  If it did not work, I would then
> do a tape style install.
> I would boot the miniroot from tape just like an initial install.
> I would load up the swap partition as my root - just like the tape
> install.
> 
> I would then do my fsck (or install it in the normal way) and run it.
> 
> I cheat.  I set up my system with two drives, and upgrade one disk at a
> time.
> 
> IF I can help, zap me back.  I took 27 tries to get my first one
> installed. I think I have done everything wrong at least once!
> bob
> 
> Ronny Svedman wrote:
> >
> > okey! I've had it! enough!
> >
> > I was installing netbsd 1.3.2 with a 1.2G miniroot.
> > I had gotten as far  as untar:ing the distribution files (binary) into
> > /mnt (rootdisk to be). As i am untar:ing the  LAST one (text.tar) , the
> > system hangs. There is no working fsck in 1.2G miniroot.
> >
> > Am I FOOBAR:ed ?
> >
> > Do I have to spend another six(!) hours doing everything over again to
> > *maybe* be able to get everything right?
> > Can i take the chance of booting again and continuing the install on
> > unclean disks?
> >
> > Where do I go from here?
> >
> > Advice greatly appreciated!
> >
> > /Rony Svedman
> >
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> >
> > "How long is a powercord?  -Usually 1% too short! "
> >
> > - Ture Pålsson
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