I tried the same media on a newer computer with no problems.
I am going to look at the drivers.
Roman
Registered Linux User #179293
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Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 7:01 PM
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Subject: Re: [Re: [newbie] 7.1 Install freezes at IDE config]
Could only be a flakey CD drive or even the Linux media.
"Cunningham Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Jaguar, thanks for the suggestion. I noticed, though, that Mandrake says
> that all Mitsumi CDROMS are supported. What do you think is happening?
> Thanks
> Mike
> >Jaguar wrote:
> > >
> > > Try swapping the CD-Rom out for on of another manufacture.
> > > HTH
> > > Jaguar
> > >
> > > "Cunningham Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > I'm trying to install Mandrake 7.1, but it consistently freezes at
the
> > > > "configuring IDE" installation stage (I have to hit the 'reset'
> >button).
> > > > I've tried booting from the CDROM and launching from w/in Win98,
> >lin4win and
> > >
> > > > full install, graphical and text install, PnP BIOS off and on,
always
> >with
> > > > the same result. Any suggestions as to how to fix this (or
> >information
> > > > resources on the web that deal with installation
> >troubleshooting--haven't
> > > > found much of that)? I should admit that I know practically nothing
> >about
> > > > linux, but thought that the reportedly idiotproof Linux-Mandrake
would
> >be a
> > >
> > > > good way to learn. If the answer is that I'm therefore unqualified
to
> > > > install linux, I won't be offended to hear that.
> > > >
> > > > My system:
> > > >
> > > > Pentium Pro 200, 64M RAM
> > > > Intel motherboard, Intel BIOS
> > > > 2.0G WDC HD
> > > > Mitsumi CDROM
> > > > Intel PCI busmaster IDE
> > > > N9 Imagine 128(Series 2)
> > > > Ensoniq AudioPCI
> > > > Win98
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
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