> If I get the source and build my own kernel, where in the source could
> I modify the kernel to accept Slice, Free, etc?

Or you could just use Bob Nestor's changed mkfs to make all the
partitions the right type. It's just a matter of name, after
all. Aditionally, we need to re-work the disklabel stuff too.

> Having burned many unnecessary cycles getting this installed, I am
> highly motivated to participate in creating documentation on 
> pre-install and install and config steps for the complete novice. 
> I've started gathering FAQs and some listserv stuff, can anyone point
> me to other useful documents to incorporate into this?

Look at the FAQ, etc., on www.macbsd.com.

Take care,

Bill