Re: Linux just won't load on my system!
From: Michael (yazver_at_comcast.net)
Date: 10/07/03
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Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2003 18:51:41 GMT
JamesB wrote:
> Redhat 9 won't install (it says it can't find the CD ROM after booting and
> trying to start and install), and Redhat 8 installs, but can't show the GUI.
>
> I also tried two CD based versions (Adios and Knoppix). They can't load the
> GUI either.
>
> Here's my system info (I loaded Windows 98). Is there anything I can do?
>
> I just need to surf the net.
>
> Thanks.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -------
>
> Manufacturer : Compaq
>
> Host Name : CDL04
>
> Processor
>
> Model : Intel(R) Pentium(R) II
>
> Speed : 349MHz
>
> Performance Rating : PR419 (estimated)
>
> Type : Standard
>
> L2 On-board Cache : 512kB ECC Synchronous Write-Back (4-way, 32 byte line
> size)
>
> Mainboard
>
> Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI USB i2c/SMBus
>
> MP Support : No
>
> MP APIC : No
>
> System BIOS : Compaq 686T3
>
> Mainboard : Compaq 0400h
>
> Total Memory : 128MB SDRAM
>
> Chipset 1
>
> Model : Intel Corporation 82443BX/ZX 440BX/ZX CPU to PCI Bridge (AGP
> Implemented)
>
> Front Side Bus Speed : 1x 100MHz (100MHz data rate)
>
> Total Memory : 128MB SDRAM
>
> Memory Bus Speed : 1x 100MHz (100MHz data rate)
>
> Video System
>
> Monitor/Panel : ViewSonic 17GS-2
>
> Adapter : ATI 3D Rage Pro (atir3)
>
> Physical Storage Devices
>
> Hard Disk : GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK
>
> Hard Disk : GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE01
>
> CD-ROM/DVD : COMPAQ CD-ROM CR-589
>
> Logical Storage Devices
>
> 1.44MB 3.5" (A:) : N/A
>
> Tested (C:) : 6.0GB (5.6GB, 93% Free) (FAT32)
>
> CD-ROM/DVD (D:) : N/A
>
> Peripherals
>
> Serial/Parallel Port(s) : 2 COM / 1 LPT
>
> USB Controller/Hub : Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller
>
> USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
>
> Keyboard : Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
>
> Mouse : PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
>
> MultiMedia Device(s)
>
> Device : ES1869 Control Interface (WDM)
>
> Device : ES1869 Plug and Play AudioDrive (WDM)
>
> Device : Microsoft Kernel System Renderer
>
> Device : Microsoft Kernel GS Wavetable Synthesizer
>
> Device : Microsoft Kernel Audio Mixer
>
> Device : Microsoft DirectMusic SW Synth (WDM)
>
> Operating System(s)
>
> Windows System : Microsoft Windows 98 (Win32 x86) 4.10.2222 ( A )
>
> DOS System : Microsoft MS-DOS Version 7.10 A
>
> Network Services
>
> Network Drivers Enabled : Yes
>
> Adapter : Dial-Up Adapter
>
> Adapter : Compaq NC3121 Fast Ethernet NIC
>
> SiSoftware Sandra
>
> System
>
> Manufacturer : Compaq
>
> Model : Deskpro EN Series
>
> System Chassis
>
> Manufacturer : Compaq
>
> Type : Desktop
>
>
RedHat above 6.2 routinely refuses to install on any of my computers at
home. Debian always installs fine. You may want to give Debian a try.
- Michael.
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