Re: Problems with new install on old laptop
Tim Bell <bhat@cs.mu.OZ.AU> writes:
> I have an old 486 DX2-66 laptop which currently has a 1.1.59-based
> Linux installation, and I'm trying to install Debian on it. Booting
> with the rescue disk is fine until just after it loads the md driver, at
> which point it hangs. I haven't seen this with any of the other Debian
> installs, but then again, this is the first time I've installed on a
> laptop.
Sounds like you have the A20 gate problem. Try using the tectra boot-disks,
they're on the ftp mirror somewhere.
--
Stephen
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