Re: Validating Laptops?


Wolfgang Draxinger wrote:
sndive@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

I haven't figured out how to boot off a live cd/dvd and test
mplayer off a dvd in the same drive.

Boot off an USB memory stick.

Thanks! I did not realize modern mobos/laptops can do that!

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