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Trying to INStall/Boot Linux cd

PowerHouseDan · 2005-10-08 19:18:19

Right trying to run a bootable lunix cd(Where you can run the op system from the cd) anyway.. The Computer which is being install in wont allow you boot from cd rom? is there a way around this?

08-10-2005 08:18PM

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PowerHouseDan

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Right trying to run a bootable lunix cd(Where you can run the op system from the cd) anyway.. The Computer which is being install in wont allow you boot from cd rom? is there a way around this?

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#2 08-10-2005 08:26PM

Karoma

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Is there a FDD?

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#3 08-10-2005 08:30PM

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Sorry ment to add there is a Floppy yes...

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#4 09-10-2005 11:39AM

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Smart Boot Manger will allow you boot the CD if you write it
to floppy. It's excellent.
Boot off the floppy, and it will give you a menu to boot from other devices.

NiallB

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#5 09-10-2005 12:29PM

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Thanks a Million...

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