Subject: Re: Newbie install problem (MV3100)
To: Peter Joules <peter@joules.enterprise-plc.com>
From: Brian D Chase <bdc@world.std.com>
List: port-vax
Date: 09/11/1999 22:04:59
Which model of MicroVAX 3100 are you attempting to boot?

-brian.

On Sat, 11 Sep 1999, Peter Joules wrote:

> I have RTFFAQ and cannot find the answer to my problem so I hope it is
> appropriate to ask here.
> 
> I have just downloaded NetBSD4.1.1 and am trying to install it.  I have
> copied the boot.fs file to the VAX (VMS 5.1) and then initialised and
> mounted the tape then copied the file to it.
> 
> When I try to boot from the tape I get:
> 
> >>>b/3 mka500
> 
> -MKA500
> >> NetBSD/vax boot [May 7 1999 06:49:43] <<
> >> Press any key to abort autoboot 0
> >
> 
> 
> And then it just sits there looking stupid.  What am I doing wrong?
> 

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