[CLUE-Tech] Debian install on alpha.

[Dave Anselmi]

Sean LeBlanc wrote:

> They say:
>
> "You can specify which kernel file to load and what boot options to
> use with the -file and -flags options to boot:"
>
> >>>boot -file kernel.old -flags s
>
> So far, I haven't needed this. I also wonder if this isn't maybe a misprint
> since the device is missing.
>
> They also cover how to have SRM boot up FreeBSD automatically on startup,
> which should apply just as much to Linux:
>
> >>>set boot_osflags a
> >>>set bootdef_dev dkc0
> >>>set auto_action BOOT

Yes, in debian there is an aboot man page and a program for setting up the boot loader
(like lilo, even uses a conf file).  It seems to be just as functional as lilo, and
maybe easier to use.  So I will be able to boot multiple kernels from one aboot (i.e.
disk).

Dave