I previously ran NetBSD 1.6.1 from a 512 MB CF card and decided to
upgrade to NetBSD 2.0.2 on a 1 GB card with a fresh install. However,
the installation process hangs when the install kernel formats the root
file system, i.e. at the command

/sbin/newfs -O 1 -b 8192 -f 1024 /dev/rwd0a

At this point, the status indicator remains at "in progress" forever (I
tried to wait up to 24 hours). The error is fully reproducible.
Rebooting and trying again, with the same or a different 1GB CF card
always yields the same result.

I am desperate at this point and would be greatly thankful for
suggestions.

Florian

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