[SLE] Trouble installing

From: Steve Lett (jeepnut_at_linuxmail.org)
Date: 06/05/04

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Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2004 15:54:56 -0600

    Hi all,
       Trying to install Linux on an oooollllddd laptop for fun.
       Yes, I'm just a sickie.
       But the problem is this thing won't boot to a CD.
       It has a CD, but the BIOS won't let me boot to a CD.
       I can't even reinstall (God Forbid) Winduhs on it because of course I have to boot to floppy then put a CD in... but I cant' because the CD and Floppy won't hot swap.
       Is there no chance for this Linux install?
      Thanks!

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