> 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,

-- 
mit vorzueglichster Hochachtung/best regards,

Timo Schoeler
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