jasheb...@aol.com wrote: > I have been trying to install Debian on an older computer using the CD1 > install. > The installation runs through to completion but the system does not boot up.I > have tried several times with the same result. > I am able to log in and look at the log file where it informs me that some > firmwareneeds to be updated. (red warnings) I have a CD with the firmware > but how do I install it if the system will not boot? > It seems to me that if the system can install it should be able to run as all > of the peripheralsneeded are available. Then I can install the updates.
There are install CDs with non-free firmware included. During install, you can choose to add firmware from another disk or USB stick Can you describe "does not boot up" more thoroughly? Where does it stop? -dsr-
