Hello Talei;
> Hi,
>
> I am trying to install v0.12 using a Linux PC and minicom.
>
> I get to step 12 and use the command "load bootldr". I then
> download my file
> (bootldr-000-2.8.4) using xmodem. (I have checked the md5sum
> of the file and
> it is correct). The file downloads OK, however the iPaq
> doesn't respond. If
> I press enter - I get the "boot>" prompt.
There is a timing problem with minicom and the bootldr program. You need to
start your download, then stop the download. Get a "boot>" prompt, the type
Ctrl-A, Z, S, select xmodem, <cr>, <cr>. This should fix your problem.
>
> Occasionally after downloading the file I get a prompt of "t>"
>
> Never has it come close to saying "verifying... done".
>
> I have tried to download the v13 bootloader, but the file
> currently doesn't
> download from
> ftp://ftp.handhelds.org/pub/linux/compaq/ipaq/development or
> ftp://ftp.handhelds.org/pub/linux/compaq/ipaq/v0.13
>
> Is this the correct location ??
Yes you have the correct location. It works for me.
> (Please note that I don't want to install v0.13 in it entirety).
>
> Any hints or suggestions on how to get to step 13 would be
> much appreciated.
I hope this helps.
--George
George France, france@crl.dec.com
Cambridge Research Laboratory, Compaq Computer Corporation
One Cambridgecenter MS: CRL
Cambridge, MA 02142 USA
Received on Tue Sep 5 08:27:23 2000
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