Andy Doran wrote:

> On Fri, 14 Jan 2000, Richard Michael wrote:
> 
> > 	Everytime the machine boots (5240 w/ 1.4.1 - new kernel I compiled), it
> > starts up in (what I am guessing is) single user mode - "Enter for sh
> > prompt".
> 
> You need to use the '-a' (autoboot) option with the PROM 'boot' command.

Just to clarify that a little, type

	setenv boot "3/rz0/netbsd -a"

at the PROM's >> prompt (subsituting rz0 for whatever your boot disk
is) - the quotes are important.  Then you can just type "boot".

> > 	I'm a new netbsd user .. any comments?
> 
> Welcome. ;)

Seconded!

Simon.