[BlueOnyx:00821] Re: Updates to boot choices?

[Tony Loosle]

this server uses the silicon image chip, which is one of the most common out there, so looking forward to a new iso!   I bought 10 of these servers, just waiting for a good use.

Ken,  Thanks for the idea!  I may use that in the mean time.

Thanks to all!

tony


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On 3/18/2009 at 7:59 PM Michael Stauber wrote:

>Hi Tony,
>
>> I was wrong.  The BX iso will not see the drive.    CentOS, does.
>>
>> I wonder what CentOS sees that the BX iso does not?
>
>Yeah, that old story. :o(
>
>It's like this: During CD installation of the OS a mini Linux (1st stage 
>installer) is loaded that performs the installation. That mini Linux
>contains 
>a kernel and drivers that are supposed to cover as much hardware as
>possible. 
>However, it may not really cover all of it. We already updated the 1st
>stage 
>installer some weeks ago to a much more recent version to address some 
>compatability issues and to improve support for some of the more exotic or 
>newer SATA controllers. That's about as good as we can get it at the
>moment.
>
>However, CentOS-5.3 will be out soon and that will mean a spanking new
>install 
>ISO as well, with newer 1st stage installer. Maybe we can cover your
>hardware 
>by then. Until then, please try the tar-ball installer instead.
>
>> Also, I still have that server for you.
>
>Ah yes. Many thanks! Will contact you offlist about that.
>
>-- 
>With best regards
>
>Michael Stauber
>
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