Cannot boot with 2.1.13x kernels

[Keith Jacob]

Now that I have BootX working reliably (one more vote for "Best App in 
'98"), and confirmation that my setup can produce bootable kernels 
(2.1.24 and 2.1.127), I would very much appreciate some feedback on why 
2.1.130 from Samba and 2.1.132 (with Tom Rini's patch) from kernel.org 
won't boot this 7200/75.

I configured in the BootX early text console code, and get the message at 
the top of the screen as expected, but the boot does not proceed.

Since my no-boot probs are definitely post-2.1.127, and compilations take 
"a while", it would be nice to get some ideas on what is going wrong 
before I try compiling any newer kernels.

Talking completely out of the side of my head, could this be a Platinum 
(7200 display) issue? I'm led to this conclusion by the "lucky dip" 
experiences I get with 2.1.127: using platinumfb, 832x624 only works at 
8bpp, and colours are wrong in 640x480 above 8bpp, with no console 
"screen saver" at any res (only the cursor disappears); with BootX's "No 
video driver" checked, 832x624 works at "Millions", incl. Xpmac, the 
console screen saver works, but graphics performance is a tad slower 
(probably to be expected, I guess).

Of note, the pre-compiled 2.1.130 at samba.anu.edu.au/pub/linux-pmac does 
not boot either: that is a first for me.

I want to help with the Platinum driver, but need to solve my kernel 
probs first, so please send any suggestions.

TIA

--
Keith Jacob
kjacob at wantree.com.au




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