RE: Frustrated

["M.C. Vernon" <mcv21@cus.cam.ac.uk>]

> 
> Matthew,
> 
>  The best way I can answer is to tell you what I'm trying to accomplish.   
>  The input devices I want are the keyboard.  The output devices, a   
> monitor and a dot matrix printer.  Other hardware: the harddrive, a 3.5   
> inch drive (floppy 0), and a 5.25 inch drive (floppy 1).
>  As to what I've configured: basically nothing.  I have no experience   
> configuring drivers, so I've basically been taking shots in the dark.
>  This is all general info I've provided you.  If you need anything more   
> specific, just let me know what you need and how I can get that   
> information if I don't know it.

OK. I suggest we simplify things. Forget the printer for the time being
(thus removing one potential config problem).

Now: how big is the hard drive?

How far did you get through the install before it failed (please tell me
exactly what you did; if necessary do it again and write it down)?

Thanks,

Matthew

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