Re: Deleting XP and installing Debian

[Marty <martyb@ix.netcom.com>]

Scott Rebman wrote:
> Hi,
>             I have recently acquired an older (Pentium II 350MHz)
> computer from my work and I was planning on getting rid of Win XP home
> that is currently on it and installing Debian.  We use Debian at school
> and I was looking to play around with it at home to develop a better
> understanding of how it works.  The problem is that I can't get it to
> boot up from the Debian install disk. I have binary 1, 2, and 3 burned
> and they seem to work fine on my main computer, but refuse to boot on
> the old one.  If anybody has any ideas as to how I can get this done,
> please let me know.  I do not need anything from the old computer so
> formatting it is totally ok. 
> Thanks!
> Scott

This is typical of old hardware.

Try one of the installation floppy images on the installation CD-ROM, along
with linux or DOS programs for making the install floppy.  There are several
kernels to choose from, depending on your hardware requirements.  Read the
instructions.  After booting with the floppy, select CD-ROM as the
installation medium.