> On Wed, Feb 03, 1999 at 08:46:27AM -0800, Matthew Jacob wrote:
> > Y'know- I can't remember where the HWRPB systype/field comes from- is this
> > ultimately determined by the PAL code, or by the CONSOLE code loaded
> > inside EV5 at powerup?
>
> The console code sets up the hwrpb.
So much for that theory
>
> > ... Later today I'll get around to booting with NetBSD again which
> > uses different PAL code ...
>
> Um, Linux and NetBSD both use the OSF/1 PALcode.
..thought there might be versions...
>
> > I believe I must have ancient PAL code- I'm using the aboot that came with
> > LINUX RH5.2, which about-0.5 with whatever (2.0.35?) bootlx that comes
> > with.
>
> That makes no difference. The PALcode is in the SRM; aboot
> just calls swap_pal to make sure we're not in vms mode.
>
Oh well. So- is it because I have an ancient bootlx that the boot of
rawhide dies then?