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package: boot-floppies
version: download 2/08/2001
hello,
I've been trying to install debian linux
potato and have recieved an error.
flavor:compact
architecture:i386
model: acer acros 486sx33mhz
RAM: 4mb
no scsi
cd-rom: ATAPI
no network card
no pcmcia devices
Starting from the top. I downloaded the 1.44 mb disk images
via ftp from umich. The rescue floppy works fine and I get the initial boot
prompt. when I press enter or add arguments the kernel "appears" to load.
The system then tells me to put in the root floppy and press enter. I do that
and then I get the message "VM: do_try_to_free_pages failed for swapper" .
This message scrolls up the screen ad infinitum.
I know it would be a lot easier to try and do this from a CD
but I dont have the cash right now and the local libraries don't have any books
that have software with them.
Directions on either how to fix this, alternate boot up method
(i'm downloading everything to one computer and using floppies to transer to
another computer upon which I am installing Linux.), or the location of
trobleshooting info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim
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