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Boot in other partition
I put the root "/" partition in "e:"
the swap partition is "d:" Always start the system by typing the command "boot hd0e:/bsd" how do I start automatically? no change to the partition "a:" |
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I tried but could not
I copied the command that starts the system in the file /etc/boot.conf |
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I deleted the /etc/boot.conf
how do I pass the result of dmesg? I am testing in virtualbox. |
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You can capture the output sent to STDOUT to a file via redirection. As an example:
$ dmesg > dmesg_output.txt Cut-and-paste the file's contents into a response to this thread. Not knowing anything about your configuration, you may need to copy the file to a flash drive, & mount it in a new environment which has a browser & Internet connection before you are finished. Quote:
Likewise, I don't use any virtualized software solutions, so I will not be able to help you further. Perhaps someone else with experience in using VirtualBox with OpenBSD will join this thread to help you. Last edited by ocicat; 13th June 2012 at 06:13 AM. Reason: clarity |
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Hi dgiorgio !
wanna see how OpenBSD rocks ? forget vbox and twins .. buy a cheap disk and experience with it. |
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I've always used OpenBSD in VirtualBox.
I just want to know the boot OpenBSD. Quote:
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Thank you dgiorgio for the dmesg(8) output. If someone feels they have sufficient knowledge of VirtualBox to help you separate swap to another partition, they will respond at their convenience.
Recognize that DaemonForums has no official connection to the OpenBSD Project, and those that answer questions here are not project developers. This site is maintained by enthusiasts not affiliated with the OpenBSD project. Repeating again, discussions found on OpenBSD's official mailing lists show that many project developers are not fans of the current virtualization software solutions available today for the reasons previously stated -- bugs exist in the virtualization code which prevents OpenBSD from either running or security holes are introduced by the virtualization software. I do not know whether this is the situation you are running into or not as I don't use VirtualBox or any other virtualization software. |
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OpenBSD supports only the boot partition "hd0a :/ bsd"
in virtualbox or PC, the problem will be the same. it is possible to boot on another partition, but I have to type "boot hd0e :/ bsd" what is the OpenBSD MBR? |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_boot_record Note that there is a difference between MBR partitions and partitions defined within disklabel(8). OpenBSD will be installed into a single MBR partition, & it will always boot from a kernel found in the disklabel(8)'s "a" partition. OpenBSD can be configured to boot from a different hard drive, & this is configured in boot.conf(8) as previously discussed. You may find the discussion in the disklabel(8) manpage helpful as well. |
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I surrender.
reinstalled a: root b: swap Thank you all |
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When it comes to OpenBSD disklabel(8) partitions:
Again, my apologies that so many iterations in this thread were required to make this distinction. |
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