>>> 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"

"not configured" means that there's no driver (in the kernel you use) 
to use this card. if possible, try a more 'generic' card, e.g. any old 
fiberline, smc or 3com PCMCIA card. AFAICS you'd need to build another 
kernel to support your card (supposing there's already a driver for it, 
i don't know but i think so ;)

-current (from today) says in the JORNADA720 kernel config:

----8<

# PCMCIA network interfaces
an*     at pcmcia? function ?           # Aironet PC4500/PC4800 (802.11)
awi*    at pcmcia? function ?           # BayStack 650/660 (802.11FH/DS)
cnw*    at pcmcia? function ?           # Xircom/Netwave AirSurfer
ep*     at pcmcia? function ?           # 3Com 3c589 and 3c562 Ethernet
mbe*    at pcmcia? function ?           # MB8696x based Ethernet
ne*     at pcmcia? function ?           # NE2000-compatible Ethernet
ray*    at pcmcia? function ?           # Raytheon Raylink (802.11)
#sm*    at pcmcia? function ?           # Megahertz Ethernet
wi*     at pcmcia? function ?           # Lucent WaveLan IEEE (802.11)
#xi*    at pcmcia? function ?           # Xircom CreditCard Ethernet

----8<

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