----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Hendrick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 1999 10:21 AM
> Hi,
> After installing Mandrake the screen res was set at 300x200.
> I've been told that I should wipe my hard disk reinstall windows, and
> then install Linux.
> But after deleting the Linux partitions on my disk and installing MS
> DOS, my system stalls when booting. It says nothing except "LI".
> How do I stop this from happening?
>
Boot from your MS floppy and run the MS version of fdisk as follows:
fdisk /mbr
This re-writes the mbr "back" to the standard MS master boot record.
Then you can start again.
> Also, how do I edit files from the prompt when logged in as root?
>
I find it easier (for me) to use Midnight Commander; just type mc at the prompt. You
get a Norton Commander clone file manager. Highlight a file and use F4 to edit, F10 to
exit (and save). It also works well for ftp.
Hoyt
