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[Carl Hartung <suselinux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue January 30 2007 22:34, Emily Berk wrote:
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> That's not looking likely with this particular hardware device, huh?  Sigh.

Hi Emily,

A quick Google on "Linux IBM eServer xSeries 200" reveals some models were 
certified by Novell for SLES 8 (circa June 2004):

see http://developer.novell.com/yes/75367.htm

You should continue this line of research by expanding/revising search terms 
to include various details like mainboard & chipset to see if others have 
posted a solution for this problem.

I recently tackled a system that the 10.2 installer failed to boot despite 
trying all parameters and combinations thereof. My Knoppix mini CD also 
failed.

After 'Googling' various combinations of "Linux " + the precise mainboard and 
chipset model numbers, I discovered many, many threads describing the same 
problem. I eventually uncovered one where the OP, after a very long trial and 
error session, successfully booted it with a "Frenzy BSD 1.0" live CD.

I downloaded the CD image, burned a copy, tried booting with it and the system 
quickly launched to a working desktop. The story stops here because I haven't 
yet figured out how to get 10.2 installed. It seems to be possible, 
theoretically, but it needs more research and troubleshooting.

Good luck!

Carl
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