[parisc-linux] problem installing on HP735

Richard Hirst rhirst@linuxcare.com
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 14:24:44 +0100


On Wed, Jun 13, 2001 at 12:08:08PM +0200, Matteo Boschini wrote:
> 
> Hi, I fixed the CD issue. 
> I had some problems with the images itself. Downloaded it again, and it
> boots. In installing the O.S., console freezes when "Installing Rescue
> floppy..."

First report I've seen of that.

> any hint ?

No idea, sorry.

> Furthermore, is it possible to do a "console switch" and activate a
> shell like the Alt+F1 on a PC ?

Not on a serial install.  If you can get back to the installer menu
you can scroll down and select 'execute a shell'.

Richard