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Re: Trying Again




>Thus spoke Abrasive:
>
>"I just installed a fresh copy of Debian 3.0r1, and in order for my
>hardware to work, I need
>>to upgrade the kernel to a 2.4.x version."
>
>
>
>Well, in addition to being able to boot the 1st of the 7 installation cds
>to get a base install, you can also boot using the 5th cd in the set and
>also get a base install only this time you get the use of the 2.4 kernel
>which should support your newer hardware. Just make sure you have the 1st
>cd on hand because at some point you may need it.

Even more, when booting from the first CD, you can press F3 to check the kernel
flavours, and pick the Bf2.4 by typing "bf24" on the installation boot options.
By doing this, you avoid having to reinsert the first CD before installing the
base system..

Regards,

Breno Moiana
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