Thanks for this.
Is there any where I can find a step by step giude as how to install Linux
mandrake 7.2 and how to create the LILO as I need a dual startup ME and
Mandrake.
Again I have zero knowledge in Linux but intend to get better.....
----- Original Message -----
From: "L. H. LOO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
> At 19-02-2001 +0800, you wrote:
> >I am very very new at this.
> >
> >I tried installing Linux Mandrake 7.2 but it said that my Windows ME does
> >not support dosmode.
> FYI :
> http://www.geocities.com/mfd4life_2000/
>
> >How should I install it now??
> >
> >
> >Thanks
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "KompuKit" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 12:41 AM
> >Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
> >
> >
> > > I suggest...that you re-install
> > > but this time...accept the "default" setting for
> > > your monitor..until you can learn more about configuring
> > > your linux system.
> > >
> > > when asked what method of install,, select RECOMMENDED
> > >
> > > > April wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I tried installing 7.2, and when I tried to start linux it showed
the
> > > > login screen with the blocky penguin at the top left, then all
picture
> > > > died.
> > > >
> > > > I guessed it had something to do with my complete shot in the dark
> > > > guess about my monitor specifications. I searched the mailing list
> > > > archives, and I was right, but I still can't guess the right
> > > > specifications. I have a Samsung SyncMaster 4Ne (it says that in
big
> > > > letters on the front of my monitor), but the samsung site doesn't
> > > > awknowledge the existance of something this old. Original paper
> > > > documentation for this system was lost during the last ownership - I
> > > > have never even seen it.
> > > >
> > > > So, does anyone know of an -intelligent- way to go about guessing my
> > > > monitor specifications? And, is there a way to change the
> > > > configuration for the monitor without completely re-installing? An
> > > > hour between getting to guess makes guessing completely no fun.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > April
> > >
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