On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 12:32:40 -0400, Michael Habashy wrote: > How to add unsupported video and network driver to a fresh debian install ?? > i just purchased a gateway dx4200 with a ati radeon HD3450 video card > and a marvell yukon network driver. > How can i add these during the isntall process.
You can add additional files (e.g. firmware) to an install image if necessary. During install you can switch to another terminal, e.g. ALT-F2 and copy/install/whatever these additional files. Your case sounds like you need a newer kernel, so try etch+0.5, Kenshi Muto's installer images, or a Lenny installer. (You did not tell us which version of Debian you tried, so I assume it was Etch with kernel 2.6.18.) > If just choose generic stuff during the install ...I get a system that > boots up but presents a blank screen. > i can not input or do anything at all to the system. What does "boots up but presents a blank screen" mean? Do you see output before the system switches to X or not at all? Can you type your login name and password "blind" and issue the "shutdown -h now" command? (It would be good to know if it is only the display that is not working or if the box has locked up completely.) -- Regards, | http://users.icfo.es/Florian.Kulzer Florian | -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
