Re: Problems installing Debian on old laptop

[Piers Kittel <debian@biased.org>]

Andrei & Adam,

> > On Fri, 14 Apr 2006 19:25:45 -0500
> > Adam Porter <adam@alphapapa.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Piers Kittel wrote:
> > >
> > > > When trying to boot Debian (using the 3.1 r0 netboot CD) to install, it
> > > > won't work at all:
> > >
> > > I recommend trying the newer testing netboot installer CDs, rather than the
> > > Sarge r0 one.  It might help.
> >
> > Or maybe Sarge r1
> >
> > Andrei

Tried the Sarge r1a netinst CD, and the etch testing netinst CD - both 
had the exact same problem, nothing happens after "Ready." but after 
removing the hard drive from the laptop, it boots up fine though 
obviously I can't install without a hard drive.

Thanks very much for your help again in advance.

Regards - Piers