Re: Debian on IBM Thinkpad 380ED (2635-5AU)
Nebu John Mathai <mathai@ecf.utoronto.ca> writes:
> Hi,
> Has anyone installed Debian on an IBM ThinkPad 380ED?
>
> When I boot off the Rescue disk my machine just reboots and reboots. It
> doesn't get past the boot: prompt.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated! (Slackware works but I don't like
> the way Slackware installs itself).
>
> Thanks
You need to use the "tecra" boot disk (in the "special" directory of
disks-i386); the thinkpads have a funny sensor on the floppy that
screws up the regular boot sequence.
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