Debian install and share OS
Debian install and share OS
by aether.robotics
Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:21 pm
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
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
Re: Debian install and share OS
by roboard
Mon Mar 28, 2011 2:46 am
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
by PedroR
Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:53 pm
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.
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.