Re: unable to install - new user
Read the installation HOWTOs!
One suggestion that I can think of is that there are machines with BIOS
related problems. The installation HOWTO tells you about some BIOS
setting that might cause problems. Note that some of these problem may
only affect some kernel versions and configurations.
Also trying the alternate rescue disks would be a good idea (ie: tecra,
etc.)
Finally, you also might try removing any unnecessary circuit boards
(at least for the initial installation).
And no you are probably NOT doing something stupid. As much as PCs are
"touted" as being "standard" that claim redefines the term!
On Fri, Jul 09, 1999 at 08:32:35AM +0200, Jesus Vinyas wrote:
> Hallo experts on Linux,
>
> Not with a lot of experience (i had rh6 running on a 486) , but with a
> lot of interest i decided to install Debian on a P166 with motherboard VX
> Pro+, 32 M Ram ( 16 EDO + 16 Fast Page ), with 1 Hd of 1,2 Gb (also i tried
> with one of 170 Mb HD, other of 400 Mb,etc.)
>
> I tried with blanks/dos formated Hd, with Ms-dos 6.2, under W95, well,
> at less 20 different combinations, i read all Howto i find.. But -- always
> -- when instalation starts after booting kernel writes no more than 3/5
> lines (i have not time to read it), and the machine reboots, and again goes
> to the instalation, in other cases stop after booting kernel and dont move
> more.
>
> I'm sure i'm doing something stupid, but i dont know what ¡¡. Any idea.
>
> any idea, thks
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