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Started by Beeyp Jars
Fri, 06 Dec 2002 18:50
how do i fix this?
Author: Beeyp Jars
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 18:50
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 18:50
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root@Vortex:~/mkbootfloppy# ./mkbootfloppy /usr/src/linux-2.4.20/arch/i386/boot/bzImage 1440+0 records in 1440+0 records out /dev/loop4: No such device or address mke2fs 1.27 (8-Mar-2002) mke2fs: No such device or address while trying to determine filesystem size mount: you must specify the filesystem type Fatal: open /dev/loop4: No such device or address umount: /mnt: not mounted loop: can't delete device /dev/loop4: No such device or address root@Vortex:~/mkbootfloppy# TIA
Re: how do i fix this?
Author: +Chiron+
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 13:28
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 13:28
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Beeyp Jars tempted the fates in alt.os.linux.slackware by proclaiming the following to be true: > root@Vortex:~/mkbootfloppy# ./mkbootfloppy chiron@raven:~$ whichpkg /mnt/cdrom/slackware/MANIFEST.gz mkbootfloppy chiron@raven:~$ What's your point? 'mkbootfloppy' isn't a part of Slackware, so why did you think it would be supported here, much les with your cryptic error message? The only results I see froma google search for 'mkbootfloppy' is for other distros like CRUX & Knoppix. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=mkbootfloppy&btnG=Google+Search If it's not on the Slackware CD's, it's not supported here. Why are you trying to use that script as opposed to just dd'ing the kernel onto a floppy? - -- +Chiron+ ( Fortune's real live weird band names #550: GnuPG Pub Key 848D1A2D -o) ) Prison Rape Scenes Linux Kernel 2.4.20 /\\ ( Slackware 8.1 *w00t* _\_v ) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.3.1 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQE98Pmqe8wcrYSNGi0RAqikAKDB1SNLQRFqX47F66kmWkajUqJl6gCg6cl7 a/gjlZscCxuGfYoSLisnFSE=/DHE -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
Re: how do i fix this?
Author: +Chiron+
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 15:17
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 15:17
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Beeyp Jars tempted the fates in alt.os.linux.slackware by proclaiming the following to be true: > +Chiron+ wrote: >> 'mkbootfloppy' isn't a part of Slackware, so why did you think it would be >> supported here, much les with your cryptic error message? > > maybe because im trying to create the bootdisk on a Slackware8.1 box? If you want support for Crux the you need to go here: http://crux.nu/mailinglist.html Creating a Crux installation has nothing whatsoever to do w/ Slackware, especially when you're asking about some script that came from another distro. Furthermore, creating a kernel boot disk is covered by the HOWTO. The Linux Bootdisk HOWTO http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/other-formats/html_single/Bootdisk-HOWTO.html >> The only results I see froma google search for 'mkbootfloppy' is for other >> distros like CRUX & Knoppix. > > yes I want to use for a CRUX installation Then obviously, you're asking in the wrong place. However, there's been lots and lots of posts about how to optimize your Slackware build with gcc $CFLAGS optimizations, & creating packages of those optimized builds for your Slackware installation. Use Google. You'll find exactly what you're looking for. >> If it's not on the Slackware CD's, it's not supported here. > looking at the error message its a problem linked with slackware? No, it's a problem with the *script* looking for a loop device. Slackware is just peachy. Your script is in error. >> Why are you trying to use that script as opposed to just dd'ing the kernel >> onto a floppy? > what are the commands to do that? See the HOWTO url that I pointed you to above. > Thanks for being so helpful. You're welcome. I even managed to be nice while doing it. =) - -- +Chiron+ ( Love is not blind it sees more, not less. GnuPG Pub Key 848D1A2D -o) ) But because it sees more, it is willing to see Linux Kernel 2.4.20 /\\ ( less. -Rabbi Julins Gordon (contributed by Slackware 8.1 *w00t* _\_v ) Chris Johnston) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.3.1 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQE98RNTe8wcrYSNGi0RAu/KAJ0Sf5q9fCmeMXHQXPmaoiXqTF1FrgCfawdN 1E0RkWVRdgHbUNp3qud38HM=Nk6D -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
Re: how do i fix this?
Author: Beeyp Jars
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 19:41
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 19:41
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+Chiron+ wrote: > 'mkbootfloppy' isn't a part of Slackware, so why did you think it would be > supported here, much les with your cryptic error message? maybe because im trying to create the bootdisk on a Slackware8.1 box? > The only results I see froma google search for 'mkbootfloppy' is for other > distros like CRUX & Knoppix. yes I want to use for a CRUX installation > If it's not on the Slackware CD's, it's not supported here. looking at the error message its a problem linked with slackware? > Why are you trying to use that script as opposed to just dd'ing the kernel > onto a floppy? what are the commands to do that? Thanks for being so helpful.
Re: how do i fix this?
Author: Thomas Overgaard
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 22:40
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 22:40
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Beeyp Jars wrote: > maybe because im trying to create the bootdisk on a Slackware8.1 box? > Just tried the same to see what happend, and I had no problem at all. > > looking at the error message its a problem linked with slackware? > No, its a problem linked with you or your linuxbox. Don't you have any /dev/loopX? -- Thomas O. This area is designed to become quite warm during normal operation.
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