On Thu, Jan 04, 2007 at 10:53:08AM +0100, Bernd Eckenfels wrote:
> Package: wnpp
> Severity: normal
>
> I intend to orphan the mkrboot package.
>
> The package description is:
> mkrboot generates boot disks that contain both a kernel and a root image.
> This enables debian bootup for installation purposes from one floppy.
> .
> mkrboot can also use loadlin to make a floppyless installation possible.
> .
> Boot methods supported:
> - Loadlin from running DOS/Windows without a floppy
> - Loadlin from a FreeDOS bootup disk
> - Lilo from one floppy
> - Kernel Boot loader from one floppy
> - Syslinux from one floppy
>
> I just uploaded version 0.93 to unstable which fixes a bug and a QA problem.
> I am not sure if the package is needed anymore. It requires updating the
> debian standard, maybe the whole debian scripts need rewrite. Some of the
> methods in mkrboot are not functional anymore, and porting to other
> architectures (amd64) need to be done.
>
> I am willing to Co-Mantain the package, if needed.
Shall we go ahead with a removal now?
Cheers,
Moritz
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