[64studio-users] Install report / sysv-rc-bootsplash requires sysv-rc

[Malcolm Smith]

On Wed, Dec 03, 2008 at 11:09:40AM +0000, Daniel James wrote:
> Hi Malcolm,
> 
> >While installing Etch, I chose linux-image-2.6-686-etchnhalf thinking
> >it would be better/safer/easier.
> 
> Hmmm, that isn't one of our kernels :-)

:-)


> My instinct would be to make a full backup of your audio data

There's no data of value on this system (I never got it going properly).


> Also, I'd be inclined to put the HDSP card in a newer 
> motherboard/CPU/RAM combination, and do a clean install of 64 Studio 
> 2.1. Reusing very old hardware can be fun, but it can also be a false 
> economy.

You're right: trying to do serious work on a computer less powerful than
some phones is suboptimal. I'm saving pennies now...


The good news is...
OMG! It worked. sysv-rc didn't mind being downgraded.
I can now boot into Gnome :-) I've no time to try audio apps yet.

The bad news...
I have to go away working for a few days :-/

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Malcolm Smith
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