Re: Lilo & retrieving file in win
Hi, you seem to have multiple problem but kinda unclear...
On Tue, Jul 10, 2001 at 10:37:18PM +0930, twiz wrote:
> G'day team,
> I've just installed but "libxmu.so.6" didn't install properly (x wont
> start). I've retrieved the package containing the library file but it
> is filed in the win partition as that was the only way I could connect
> to the web. Any ideas on how to get the pak into linux & where should
> it go?
I suppose you can start linux. Even if X (xdm/gdm,...) does not start,
that is not the end of life. Prsss Ctrol-Alt-F1 to gain access to
console. Or start linux with single user mode by typing 1 at prompt:
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boot: 1
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Mount win partion and install missing package by "dpkg -i".
And be OK.
> Also, lilo doesn't start (boot from floppy.) How can I get lilo to
> install to choose lin or win at boot.
Ok, booting problem.
Get the original boot floppy or CD.
Boot PC with it (You may have to change booting option in BIOS)
At prompt:
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boot: rescue root=/dev/hda3
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assuming your root partition of installed linux is in "/dev/hda3"
Adding "1" after above may get you into single user mode where NO X will be
started or use Ctrol-Alt-F1 to gain console access.
For mounting, see "man mount". Also leran "man fstab".
If you screwed up lilo (Sounds like it), edit /etc/lilo.conf and run
lilo to activate lilo.
I tend to like to have debian MBR (see "man install-mbr") on /dev/hda
and lilo in /dev/hdax (x=# for Linux root partition). Read "man lilo"
and "man lilo.conf" . Also how-to on multiboot.
Good luck w/ linux
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