spyderdyne wrote:I am a system administrator of a company that has several Apple XServe G5 servers. I am pushing to move from OSX Server to Linux and am trying to use old current equipment to do so. I have downloaded the YDL 6.1 DVD installer, and although the model number of this server indicates that it should have a DVD Drive, it is not recognizing DVD installation media. I downloaded the YDL 5 installation cd's and the installer runs, but the video mode is incompatible with my adapter and the installation is un-doable. I have searched for a YDL 6 CD installer set, but it does not exist. I have searched for a method of installing in text mode (because everything is fine until Anaconda starts) but there doesn't seem to be one.
The way to install YDL 5.0 in text mode is listed here:
http://us.fixstars.com/support/installa ... _guide.pdfSpecifically:
INSTALLATION- Insert the Yellow Dog Linux Install DVD and restart your computer.
- Hold the "C" key until you have booted from the Install DVD.
- At the white text on a black background boot prompt, press TAB for a full
selection of install options, a few of which are detailed as follows:
G3, G4, G5 -- Press [ENTER] to use the graphical installer.
Text Installer -- Type 'install text [ENTER]' to use the non-graphical
installer which uses the TAB, ARROW, and RETURN keys instead of a
mouse. This is used with systems whose graphics cards or monitors are
not readily supported or systems with less than 200MB RAM.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and this Guide for particular sections.
spyderdyne wrote:Unless this is resolved soon I will be forced to find something else and my company will have to go somewhere else. Any thoughts?
Please bear in mind that this is a YDL community board staffed by volunteers and not directly affiliated with YDL or Fixstars. For official, paid support, you should go here:
http://us.fixstars.com/services/support.shtmlCheers,
Paul