Re: No installation on new hardware

Blattus Slafaly wrote:
I would try running a live CD like OpenSuSE, Slax, Knoppix and last
resort DSL. If none run, troubleshoot hardware with DSL. (dang small linux)

I was unable to boot any live CD till now.

Try memory test cd. Try manual pre-partitioning with gparted.

Partitioning is not the issue, as I do not even get there. This happens
if there are no HDs in there.


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