Booting Warty on a Beige G3 Tower

[Nathan Sprangers]

Nathan Sprangers wrote:

>
> Finally, you'll need to specify the root device, so in "More kernel 
> options" type root=/dev/hdc.  This will boot with the cdrom as the 
> root device, so the last step is to hit the "Linux" button and you're 
> good to go!
>
> Note: I'm not sure if this last step is necessary if when selecting a 
> RAM disk you browse to the one that's on the CD as opposed to one that 
> you've copied to your hard drive.

Sorry, that's incorrect.  If you use root=/dev/hdc it doesn't work =)  
However, if you choose an initrd.gz on your hard drive or on the CD and 
leave the "kernel options" field blank it boots into the installer fine.

~Nathan