Re: install lenny on Dell

[Tom Poe <tompoe@meltel.net>]

Tom Poe wrote:
> godo wrote:
> > On 08/29/2010 01:54 AM, Tom Poe wrote:
> > > I bring up stuff on my computer, and it has an icon with CD-RW/DVD-ROM
> > > drive. I downloaded a lenny i386 iso image, and used brasero to burn it
> > > to a Memorex DVD+RW disc. I shut down computer, started computer, got a
> > > blinking cursor for a few seconds, and then moved to ubuntu (installed
> > > operating system). Does this sound like I have to go buy some other
> > > discs, because my drive is too old, and can't read the DVD?
> > > Tom
> > Sorry for stupid questions but did you hear the DVD spin? Is CD/DVD 
> > first in bios boot options?
> Godo:  I'm the one asking stupid questions.  Checked boot sequence, 
> and drive is first.  I'm now going to try writing .iso file to image.
> Tom
That didn't work.  Guess I'll try purchasing a CD after the 1st of 
September.  Thanks for the helpful suggestions.
Tom