Martin Waller wrote: > > I've put together an old 486 from bits, and am trying to install Debian > (hamm) on it. > > If I use the boot diskette (doesn't support CD bootup), the bootup stops > with 'Can't open initial console', and if I try the rescue disk, it just > says: > Kernel panic: Free list corrupted'. > > So - how can I boot this thing up? What do those messages mean in > practical terms and what can I do about it? >
For me to install Slink on an old 486, I had to use the "resc1440-safe.bin" rescue disk image. Worked like a charm! Jeff
