"Ken Schneider"
-----Original Message----- From: Sylent O
To: Suse List Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 13:33:07 -0800 (PST) Subject: [SLE] SuSE 9.0 won't install Okay, I have to be posting wrong this is the third time posting and still no luck...
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Suse 9.0 won't install
Here's the Deal: I've got an old box that I'm piecing together as a file server ----<text snipped>----
Any insight into this would be greatly appriciated!!
(Ken wrote:) You need to remember that this list is a self-help list. All of the people on this list are here as volunters. Some SuSE people also subscribe to this list but only in a NON official capacity. If you are not getting a response it most likely is because no one has any help to offer at this time.... ---<snip>
In my case I am still running 8.1 (I have 8.2 sitting next to my machine as I type this, but just haven't installed it yet. What I have noticed is SuSE installs best on older machines in "text mode" with minimum install, no 3D, etc..no open office, etc (add that stuff after the machine is up and running). The more you can do off the command line during install, the better. Also if you can select "english" and no fancy mouses, keyboards, etc, the better. Remember KISS. You didn't say if you were trying to dual boot, but if you didn't need anything that's on the hard drive, it makes the install easier if it's clean Some people even get out their old DOS and format the disk so SuSE is starting fresh as possible.. (Also if it doesn't install the first time, try again. You wouln't wear out the CD.) I noticed Sid gave some ideas that looked good. Hope this helps, -- In the Beginning was the Command Line ---Neal Stephenson -- __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455