ofpath failure -sata, firewire, usb - patch to fix

Patch:

 scsi_ofpath()
 The patch uses the "name" property and a simple grep filter adequate for a single k2-sata-root with any number of k2-sata.
 case usb-storage) is added from yaboot.ozlabs.org

 scsiinfo() and fixdevfs()
 patch accepts all Direct-Access varieties.

Implications to other platforms unknown, but of considerable benefit to installation for many Applemac G5.

Patch genrated in ubuntu704 using " diff -NauB ", applies to ofpath extracted from
yaboot_1.3.13a-1ubuntu3
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Tested so far on apple mac
    powermac G5 1.6Ghz SP, dual sata
    ibook G4
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Attached patch2, md5sum.
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what is the md5sum mean?

The md5sum is a mathematical check of the quality of your (downloaded) file. Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Md5sum

Well is it a linux file? or os x?

can help me at, http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=541816&page=15?

Thanks for the patch. I would like to include this in a new package for Ubuntu hardy, but I would like to credit you appropriately. I would prefer name and email, but name only would be appreciated. Feel free to email me privately if you wish.

Luke, I am Peter Cros.

I have emailed other private info. You should have it by now, hope that covers it..
Glad to hear support continues for PPC.

I have attached a copy of my working version of the revised ofpath script as patched for reference and for any one who wants to try it.

Thanks, I copied the ofpath file, and had to use a combination of the livecd and alternate cd(to use the rescue) to try to get my G5 up and running! Took many hours but got the hang of it referrings to posts on message boards and your genius fix. This should be added to the powerpc distro ASAP to prevent others who have a Powermac G5 having problems to boot into Ubuntu after install... especially when the LiveCD works so well on its own..

Please may we have the proposed revised ofpath script included in the yaboot package for the intrepid release.
Satisfactory ubuntu ppc installation and restart depends completely on
yaboot bootloader installation and correct open firware path information.
This is provided by the ofpath script, which has not yet been revised to cover g4 and g5 ppc and external drives.
Many ubuntu ppc installs fail for this reason, with a loss of potential users and unnecessary community support demands.

This bug was fixed in the package yaboot - 1.3.13a-1ubuntu5

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yaboot (1.3.13a-1ubuntu5) intrepid; urgency=low

  * Patch from Peter Cros to fix various booting issues on some G5 machines
    with SATA. (LP: #122607)

 -- Luke Yelavich <email address hidden> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:05:41 +1100

Attached ofpath.gz as in the yaboot - 1.3.13a-1ubuntu5 package for anyone updating