Do you have the 32 megs of RAM needed for Mandrake Linux?
Bambi
Jimmi Wimmersjö wrote:
> I've been trying to install mandrake linux for over a week now. After
> removing half of my RAM (Different timing caused ramdrive
> crash) Changing my processor from CYRIX to AMD i still cant install
> it.
>
> When i boot from cd (GOLDSTAR 8X ATAPI cdrom) i get halfway through
> the install then DrakX freezes on me. If i try the autoboot it wont
> detect my cd (allthough i started it from the cd), I have also tried
> the hd boot floppy but then in second stage install it gives me
> "installation exited abnormaly code 9" or something. I think i've
> seen an error message on one of the screens "No space left on
> device" which is very odd, since i have approx 15GB free discspace on
> the HD i wish to install to.
>
> I know my machine is old, but do i really have to buy a new one to
> install linux?!? Mandrake claims to support all of my hardware:
>
> AMD-k6 200MHZ
> ATAPI Cdrom
> IDE Harddrive IBM 20 GB
> IDE Harddrive Seagate 2 GB
>
> I have downloaded a new hd bootdisc image and will try again
> tonight, but if anyone can help me please let me hear from you.
>
>
> Jimmi J. Wimmersjö.
>
> "Ni vet, Hjärnan , den slutar aldrig att fungera!"
