Installing Gentoo Linux on A DiskOnChip/Compact Flash

[solamour]

I tried the script, but it looks like it works with the Gentoo system from a few years ago; I see a bunch of missing files, etc, most likely because things have changed a lot since the script was last updated.

So the question is, what do I need to copy to the target disk for a minimal setup? All I need is a console and a few basic commands. I got to the point where it boots up and stops with the following message.

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Freeing unused kernel memory: 240k freed
Warning: unable to open an initial console.

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sol

[xcable]

This script it to old to use. I suggest you check out the embedded Gentoo project. I also wrote a how-to for embedded Gentoo for x86 computers, but this too is old; although it is much newer and still works. Check the links below :

http://www.gentoo.org/proj/en/base/embedded/handbook/
http://www.bulah.com/embedded-guide.html

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heath
bulah.com

[solamour]

Thanks for the links. Just what I was looking for.
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sol