cvs commit: src/release/ia64 mkisoimages.sh

[Wilko Bulte]

On Sun, Aug 29, 2004 at 02:31:55PM -0700, Marcel Moolenaar wrote..
> On Sun, Aug 29, 2004 at 10:24:26PM +0200, Wilko Bulte wrote:
> > >   Modified files:
> > >     release/ia64         mkisoimages.sh 
> > >   Log:
> > >   Put the ispfw.ko module on the EFI boot partition when creating a
> > >   bootable ISO. HP machines (like the rx2600) that (also) have isp(4)
> > >   may have a non-standard firmware on the controller. Our isp(4) driver
> > >   is not able to work with those and even panics. This makes installing
> > >   FreeBSD rather impossible. By adding the ispfw.ko module, we give the
> > >   user a chance to upload a certified firmware onto the card and so make
> > >   it possible to either use the isp(4) successfully or otherwise avoid
> > >   the panic.
> > 
> > Neat! I have the distinct feeling I know the box where this needs to be
> > tested on ;)
> 
> Oh, good. I don't have to ask then... :-)

I'm a nice guy (generally).  Do you have an install ISO around somewhere
that I can pull over?  Better be tested before MFC5 right?

-- 
Wilko Bulte				wilko at FreeBSD.org