Re: mac68k install process

Nick Holland wrote:
> Matt R wrote:
> 
>> Hey list
>>
>> after struggling with the mac68k installer, I've
>> decided I wanted to do something about it.  I seem to
>> remember a conversation with the list back when 3.3
>> was new...something to the effect of " we have the
>> source but can't compile it ".
>>
>> If someone would be so kind as to point me at said
>> source and what tools they need or just let me know
>> what tools they need, I will find/get/buy/whatever to
>> get the freaking installer updated.
...
> However, a word of warning: All the m68k platforms have been broke for 
> quite some time now, and I'm not aware of anyone actively working on a 
> fix.

Well...amazing how things change.  As Martin indicated, Miod has 
isolated the problem and come up with a workaround.  Snap building 
process is starting...

That being said, back to original topic of this thread:  fixing the 
install process.  The "proper" solution to this has not been mentioned: 
mac68k needs a "real" install process, based on bsd.rd, not on a MacOS 
app.

Last I heard, there are some serious issues here, however fixing them 
would be VERY productive for OpenBSD/mac68k for more than just 
installation -- as I recall, the problem is related to the "more than 
one disk" issue.  Not a trivial thing to fix, but much more productive 
than fixing a "one-of-a-kind" installer.  And the tools are free! :)

I'd really recommend NOT persuing the MacOS installer update.  However, 
finding tools to recompile the booter might be nice...

Nick.
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