Re: Problem with each Linux installation (Debian, Gentoo, Fedora C4, ...)

From: Timothy Murphy (tim_at_birdsnest.maths.tcd.ie)
Date: 08/11/05

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    Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 12:58:25 +0100

    Martin Hughes wrote:

    >> On a new portable (Acer TravelMate 8101WLMI), I'm trying to do my first
    >> Linux installation.
    >>
    >> First installation Debian 3.1 : it freezes during loading services
    >> (95%). I have no messages.
    >>
    >> Next installation Gentoo : Not better , it does the uncompression of
    >> linux then it freezes during the boot kernel (black screen still no
    >> messages !!)
    >>
    >> Next installation Fedora Core 4 : Installation Ok but when the computer
    >> restarts it freezes during the strating/loading PCMCIA services. still
    >> no messages no errors !!!.

    > Try Mandrive LE 2005 or Slackware 9.1. These both work on my on my ACER
    > Travelmate 292LMI.

    Personally, I would download and try Knoppix.
    If it works then I would imagine any distribution would work
    after sufficient twiddling.
      

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