john gennard wrote:
Am trying to do a new install of Sarge from a DVD. The new installer does not appear to allow the creation of a bootdisk (although the text assumes you can do so).
I don't see why the new installer should vary from dvd to cd, as I checked out both Beta3 and 4, and both had the boot disc option as I recall.
The Ash shell launchable from the installer does not include 'mkboot', so cannot be used. I already have Knoppix installed on this new disk - if I mount the partition containing the basic/part installed Sarge, I cannot create a bootdisk that way, although with a little trying I can probably put lilo on a floppy and boot that way. I've always preferred to use bootdisks or lilo on a floppy , as yet another OS can give me problems if I use the MBR.
How many OSs are you running, that they should give you problems.I play with them, so I have found it easier to install them on separate drives in mobile racks.
This could possibly be a solution for you, dependent on your situation.
Is there any easy way for me to solve this problem? John.
Regards, David.