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authorKenneth R Westerback <krw@cvs.openbsd.org>2003-09-07 12:01:57 +0000
committerKenneth R Westerback <krw@cvs.openbsd.org>2003-09-07 12:01:57 +0000
commit2f5f8cba460804d959b5542f9cd555577b9ba5a4 (patch)
treee8073a74441421a688f9c7b3b0dd44298a5149d9 /distrib/notes/sparc64/install
parent5215469caf7cf816ef552a677fc89fa6f3be5806 (diff)
i386: Some more verbiage around i386 a.out -> ELF upgrades.
Sparc64: Mention Blade 100 problems with upgrading over the network vs non-serial console. ok miod@.
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@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-dnl $OpenBSD: install,v 1.29 2003/01/04 00:18:09 miod Exp $
+dnl $OpenBSD: install,v 1.30 2003/09/07 12:01:56 krw Exp $
OpenBSDInstallPrelude
There are several ways to install OpenBSD onto a disk. The easiest way
@@ -17,6 +17,14 @@ It is also possible to install OpenBSD "manually" from a running Solaris
system, using the system tools, as well as gunzip; see ``Installing from
Solaris'' below.
+On Blade100 systems you must use a serial console if you want to install or
+upgrade using the network. There is currently a problem that causes the
+system to crash if you attempt an ftp or http install while the keyboard
+and a monitor are attached. Simply unplug the keyboard, connect the serial
+port to the system you will use as the console and reboot. There is no
+problem with normal operation over the network once the install or upgrade
+is complete.
+
Booting from the Installation Media: