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Old 11-05-2015, 03:50 PM   #1
newmycroft
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Debian 8.2.0 PowerPC installation problems


I have a powerpc (power mac G5) and installed Debian 8.2.0 onto a empty hard drive. the installation procedure went well, meaning without error. The installation was enacted using a downloaded installer .iso burned onto a CD.

I then boot the G5 with the only hard disc available containing the installed debian 8.2.0.
The boot proceeds as follows as indicated on the monitor:

First Stage Debian GNU/Linux Bootstrap

Press l for GNU/Linux,
c for CDROM.

Stage 1 Boot:
Loading second stage bootstrap...

This sequence repeats itself ad nauseous, with a blank screen in between.

Eventually, I just kill the power via the switch.

I have no idea what the problem is. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for any help!
 
Old 11-07-2015, 01:56 AM   #2
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Hi.

At the blank screen what happens if you hit [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [F2]

...these links could lead to help?
https://www.debian.org/ports/powerpc/inst/install
https://www.debian.org/ports/powerpc/inst/pmac

http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=106713

Add: http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/842

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