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  * ''nano /var/lib/dpkg/info/partman-base.isinstallable''
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    * # parted does not understand atari disks
    * m68k/atari | m68k/q40)
    * return 1
    * ;;
  * ''rm /var/lib/dpkg/info/partman-base.isinstallable''

This page tracks DebianInstaller development for the m68k port (see also ?DebianM68kPorting).

Test Images

?Anchor(issues)

Issues

  • debootstrap needs a patch to support etch-m68k see #[http://bugs.debian.org/458965 458965], the workaround is:

    • Choose Execute a shell from the main menu (or switch to a vt)

    • cd /usr/share/debootstrap/scripts

    • ln -s etch etch-m68k

    • Return back to the installer (exit the shell)
    • Continue with Install the base system

  • aranym needs model support in libdebian-installer (available in svn -- 0.55), this may only fix kernel selection, however it causes partman-base to be uninstallable (as a menu item).
    • Choose Execute a shell from the main menu (or switch to a vt)

    • rm /var/lib/dpkg/info/partman-base.isinstallable

    • Return back to the installer (exit the shell)
    • Continue with Partition disks

  • switched to initramfs from ext2 format initrds in the dailies about 4 January 2008 (works around missing /sys on initrd), needs widespread testing (works with aranym)
  • daily initrd needs ramdisk_size=8192

  • bogl errors on amiga need fixing in the kernel.
  • amiga [http://lists.debian.org/debian-boot/2005/12/msg00370.html keymaps] have a kernel patch integrated into 2.6.15-6. Initial kernel testing shows promise -- untested in d-i. If keymap selection fails, you can choose to keep the kernel keymaps.

Development

UI

  • partman needs some progress bars.
  • graphical installer

Installing Extra Stuff

  • atari-bootstrap goes into /target because it is listed as required.
  • atari-fdisk goes into /target because it is important.

Bootloaders

  • support emile in the installer.
  • vmelilo bts #[http://bugs.debian.org/250578 250578]

  • package amigalilo (cts seems to have a package on gluck)
  • package lxboot for q40

Other Packages

Documentation

Notes

  • atari/aranym can be used to test the whole installer.
  • amiga/UAE can test amiboot (to a point).
  • ?DebianM68kPorting


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