Clarify powerpc boot.msg a bit.

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Colin Watson 2004-07-25 13:08:35 +00:00
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@ -11,9 +11,10 @@ symptom is a white screen which doesn't go away),
use 'install video=ofonly' or 'expert video=ofonly'.
The plain options are for the powerpc family of
processors (from 601 to G4). The -power3 options
are for IBM Power3 boxes, and the -power4 options
are for IBM Power4 and Apple G5 boxes.
processors (from 601 to G4). The *-power3 options
are for IBM Power3 boxes, and the *-power4 options
are for IBM Power4 and Apple G5 boxes. Press the tab
key for a list of options, or type 'help' for help.
************************************
If in doubt, just choose 'install', and if that

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@ -117,6 +117,7 @@ debian-cd (2.2.18) UNRELEASED; urgency=low
that.
- Remove -safe options from powerpc yaboot menu, as they caused
combinatorial explosion. Instead, document video=ofonly in boot.msg.
- Clarify powerpc boot.msg a bit.
* Sven Luther
- fixed powerpc list so it includes the 2.6 kernels too as well as the
power3 and power4 2.4 kernels.