Unable to install on a G4--returning from prom_init
I'm trying to install Ubuntu 8.04 on an old PPC G4 I just started messing with, and I'm not able to actually start the install. It will boot the CD just fine and I try the 'expert install video=ofonly' command (along with just install video=ofonly and install). It starts loading the kernel, then the screen changes to grey with black text, stating the following:
Code:
done
copying OF device tree..
Building DT strings...
Building dt structure...
device tree strings 0x022b0000 --> 0x22b0ac8
device tree struct 0x22b1000 --> 0x022c3000
Calling quiesce...
returning from prom_init
The screen will hang there for about 3 minutes, then the system reboots.
It is worth noting that I don't know the specs on the machine itself, and that while it did run OSX at some point, today it will not boot to that, either. When I try to boot from the HDD, I simply get the Apple logo, then nothing.
Thanks,
jim
Re: Unable to install on a G4--returning from prom_init
if you are still a user of this forum, could you go back into your archives and recall how you (if you) solved this problem? I have the same one 5 years later!
Re: Unable to install on a G4--returning from prom_init
I have the same problem and would love an answer if anyone has one.
Sorry for bringing the post back from the grave :(
Re: Unable to install on a G4--returning from prom_init
What CD are you trying? Surely not 8.04? Also, what exact machine do you have? Can you provide a link at everymac.com please?
Re: Unable to install on a G4--returning from prom_init
Sorry for not being more specific.
Stock 450 MHz PPC G4 Cube, 320 MB RAM, Open Firmware Apple 4.1.9f1 BootROM (built 2001-09-14)
PPC Oneiric minimal installer ISO
Re: Unable to install on a G4--returning from prom_init
A Cube! Excellent, I am jealous! I wanted to buy one of them to turn into an internet radio - but they cost like a hundred pounds over here!
I have to confess, I've never heard of your error before. I'm a little unclear when this is happening. Is is during trying the install or when rebooting after an install?
Have you tried the yaboot paramters video=ofonly nosplash ?
Re: Unable to install on a G4--returning from prom_init
Re: Unable to install on a G4--returning from prom_init
I have to add my own 'me too' to the list. I am running Oneiric on my G5, but I can only boot the 2.6 kernel left over from the Natty mini-iso (install route was Natty mini, upgrade to oneiric and then install ubuntu-desktop)
If I try to boot a 3.0 kernel it hangs at the message. The G5 doesn't reboot itself tho, just hangs and cranks the fans up to max.
Don't even know where to start with a kernel problem...