Re: [9fans] fossil/venti

[<vdharani@infernopark.com>]

>> - plan 9 installation is getting complex. the easiest one i did was
>> the first free version (just a standalone system with kfs). as
>> features are added, it getting tougher.
>
> I agree, and that is the reason why I posted my example for someone who
> will have the same problem, too.
yeah, i found the note you have posted only after sending my request.

> Complicated, because we have three kinds of file servers, and the last
> one, which is expected to active now, is still in the progress.   If
> you just want to try Plan 9, you can choose kfs version, because it's
> easier.
No, no. I have been using kfs (and venti) for a long time. I wanted to try
fossil with venti now.

>> - i think kfs file system is needed anyway atleast till fossil kernel
>> is built and the config files are modified accordingly. it is not
>> possible or easy to setup fossil/venti without kfs. am i right?

> If you don't have working Plan 9 network, I think you need kfs system
> first, from which you can fill the things into venti archive disk.☺
ah, now i get it. i was wondering how you have all tried fossil and
started discussing about it. i didnt know you have to use kfs initially or
some working plan 9 machine before fossil is in place.

this is what i tried to do:
the boot floppy asked whether i want kfs or fossil. i chose fossil. I was
thinking, instead of kfs, I can use fossil (with venti). looks like
fossil/venti can be up and running only after necessary steps are taken.

>> (instead of
>> installation-process-assisted fossil installation).
>
> I don't know this.  Is there?
yes.