I found getting the "Error loading ramdisk" was caused by a bad download of
the iso, I had to download the Mandrake 7.1 iso's twice because of it :|
thank god for cable modem's
Adam
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From: "Linux Mail" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] "error loading ramdisk" problem during install
> Well, it looks like the SCSI problem I was having is fixed - but it is
> unrelated to the "error loading ramdisk" message I get.
> I am going to try to re-download the ISO - mayby I got it from a bad
source?
> I have tried all types of install. From the CD (boot from CD or boot from
> floppy) and I have tried copying everything to the HD and boot from there.
> Same message.
> I too had little problems getting 7.0 to install - so I figure it must be
> something funny with the 7.1 ISO. I am hoping that the one site I chose
to
> download the ISO from had a buggy version.
>
> It'll take me a few days before I can try a new ISO - I'll try to report
> back.
>
> Let me know if anyone figures this one out!
>
> John
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lee Shelp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 8:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [newbie] "error loading ramdisk" problem during install
>
>
> > I am getting the same error message. I have an AMD 750MHz with IDE hard
> > drive and CD running the paid for version of Mandrake 7.0. I created a
CD
> > from the 7.1 ISO file and tried an install by booting from CD. I get the
> > "error loading ramdisk". It then reboots and if I remove the CD it boots
> 7.0
> > with no problem.
> >
> > Is there a 7.0 to 7.1 upgrade type of thing?
> >
> > Lee
> >
> > Felix Miata wrote:
> >
> > > John Alexander wrote:
> > >
> > > > I am using 7.1 right now and I can't get past this
> > > > error message!
> > > > I have tried both the CD and HD install - I hear the
> > > > drive load for a second and then this message appears
> > > > and the system halts. I have a fully SCSI system -
> > > > and I had sever problems getting 7.0 installed. I
> > > > finally got it on - but now I am trying a fresh
> > > > install. (I am still in the playing around stage)
> > > > The only reason for trying 7.1 was hoping it would
> > > > handle my SCSI adapters/drives better. For some
> > > > reason, my CD-RW is causing all types of havoc.
> > >
> > > > Anyone know of a what is causing this error message -
> > > > remember that it still pops up when I am using th HS
> > > > as the install - so I assume it can't be a CD problem
> > >
> > > Actually it could be, but only because it's SCSI. Apparently the SCSI
> > > support Mandrake uses for install is flaky. Go to Deja and look at the
> > > threads I wrote in on COLS and AOLM for the details. I just got my
first
> > > Mandrake install to work today. Try a normal CD boot using F1, and
enter
> > > the following at the Lilo prompt:
> > >
> > > linux ncr53c875=safe:y
> > >
> > > If this doesn't get you by, possibly adjusted for the U2W HBA, then
jump
> > > to the other consoles with the Alt-Shift-Fn keys and check out the
error
> > > messages for reporting back.
> > >
> > > > My system is this:
> > > > Tyan trinity 400 mobo with a P3-550 and 256MB HSDRAM
> > > > I have a Tekram DC390-U2W SCSI controlling a Quantum
> > > > 18G HD and a scanner.
> > > > I also have a Tekram DC390 SCSI controlling a Ricoh
> > > > RW7060S drive - this is where I am having problems.
> > > > Tech support from Ricoh told me that I _must_ have a
> > > > dedicated SCSI-2 card for the CD-RW, So I got the
> > > > 390. But the drive still doesn't seem to function
> > > > just right.
> > >
> > > Gotta believe that dedicated SCSI card stuff is a lot of hooey unless
> > > its cable length related.
> > > --
> > > A man of knowledge uses words with restraint . . . .
> > > Proverbs 17:27 NKJV
> > >
> > > Team OS/2
> > >
> > > Felix Miata *** http://mrmazda.members.atlantic.net
> >
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