On Tue, 2005-09-13 at 20:25 +0100, nidgyboy@tiscali.co.uk wrote: > Hi:) I have wanted to try Debian Linux for a while now and so i downloaded > the dvd images.Problem is,i tried installing it following the instructions(i > am a linux noobie i'm afraid:))but i got stuck early on in the installation > at the bit where it inspects your hardware,but when it got to 'loading module > for scsi disk support' it freezes on me and goes no further.I have ruled > out dvd error,so please can you help me get past this problem.My pc spec > is,AMD 3200+(barton),gigabyte ga 7n400v pro motherboard,1 gig cheapo pc3200 > ram,nvidia 6600 graphic,1 sata 80 gig hd,1 20 gig ide hd and a 10 gig for > kicks.Hope it is something silly i am missing,Thanks:) Best wishes Nigel Install Ubuntu or Mepis instead. That's not meant to be rude, or a cop-out, but noobs need a bit of hand-holding and those 2 Debian-based distros are good at it. -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ron Johnson, Jr. Temporarily not of Jefferson, LA USA PGP Key ID 8834C06B I prefer encrypted mail. Spit in one hand, and wish for peace in the other. Guess which is more effective...
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