pailhead@tampabay.rr.com wrote:
> Nope I'm making this a dedicated Linux box. I've been able to install Win2k
> and Win9x on it. But both Mandrake and RH just lock. It locks to the point
> where I can't move the mouse.. And it's always random during the file copy
> process. I'm installing from CD.
>
> > Are you installing to have multiple OS's? How is the disk formatted? How
> > are you partitioning? I had a problem because my disk had been formatted
> > with the old DOS command which does not recognize anything over 2.1G (I
> > have 6.1G ). I did not know this until I got a tech friend to help. Does
> > Mandrake normally issue a message if thinking it is out of space? Mine
> > kept crashing during the file or package transfer also. Are you using a
> > boxed set of the software? What medium are you using to install (boot
> > floppy, CD, etc)................leo
> >
Since I am using RH, that is the only frame of reference I have. I initially
bought one of those RH Bibles with the 3 cd's. I could not get it to install.
It kept locking up. No nothing. I had to simply power off
(ARRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I took it back and bought the boxed
set. I still had problems like you describe. If your hard disk is properly
formatted, how are you entering the partition info? I screwed that up about 4
times before I got the hang of it. I am for sure an experienced installer at
this point. I am surprised you get no messages. The WIN installs, are they
recent? Have you tried the minimum configuration install? Failing all else,
bring it to the next meeting. These guys seem to be able to solve almost
anything....................................leo.
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