RoboSavvy Forum

Debian install and share OS

2011-03-29T18:53:18+01:00

Hi aether

We spoke today on the phone about Ricardo's tutorial. I have sent you a private message here on the forum with further information as the information I gave you on the phone was not 100% accurate.

I believe I was able to explain everything propperly on the PM I sent you.

Please let us know how it goes.

Also bear in mind that the installation procedure of ANY OS on the Roboard is a lengthy process and you need to patient.
For example for Windows XP it is normal for the board to take 6-8 hours (most of which the board looks like it locked up; just keep it running and it should go all the way).

Another piece of advice is that you try to use a different SD card. I believe you mentioned you tried on 2 Roboards but always using the same SD card.

Regards
Pedro.

Statistics: Posted by PedroR — Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:53 pm

Re: Debian install and share OS

2011-03-28T02:46:19+01:00

aether.robotics wrote:
... I was wondering if anyone can help by maybe sharing a pre-built OS that they have running, debian, Ubuntu or XP would be wonderful! ...

Hi,

you may try RicardoMarinheiro's Debian image:

http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7017

Statistics: Posted by roboard — Mon Mar 28, 2011 2:46 am

Debian install and share OS

2011-03-27T18:21:44+01:00

Hi there, i tried installing Debian 5.0.8 following the instructions from RoBoard website, but after 7 hours of installing the parts in the VM it failed to install GRUB bootloader, tried to install the LILO bootloader and still no luck. error message:

running "/sbin/lilo" failed with error code 1.

can it work if i dont install a bootloader??

Trying to get an OS working on this board has become a massive hassle and I was wondering if anyone can help by maybe sharing a pre-built OS that they have running, debian, Ubuntu or XP would be wonderful! I live in London so could it also be possible to visit robosavvy office for help? or meet at the london hackerspace?

Thank you
Chris Paton

Statistics: Posted by aether.robotics — Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:21 pm