Meph Istopheles wrote:
>
> > > Yes, though I wasn't expecting it -- my previous os (RH
> > > 6.0) only did so on one of three boxes, though each was set
> > > to do so.
>
> > I wonder why it works on some configurations and not on others?
>
> Can't say -- beyond bad coding. This kind of thing is much
> more common in M$ os' & apps -- things which ~should~ work, but
> will in some installs but not in others. I've a P-100 still with
> RH6.0 which I'd had (for various reasons) had to reinstall 3-4
> times. The only consistency in the biggest problem was that the
> box couldn't find the network even after entering the settings
> correctly during the install(s). Each time, there were
> different, odd settings in the network scripts.
>
> That box, of all three I have here, won't accept lilo during
> install, but will after first boot & running /sbin/lilo, & won't
> connect to my lan (let alone access the gateway & beyond) till I
> edit the network scripts. The other two do fine.
>
> I've not got lm7.2 on the two faster boxes with only minor
> problems due to bad app coding either fixed or discarded in
> favour of an another app.
>
> Wish me luck -- I'll be installing lm7.2 on a P-Pro166 (after I
> get a new video card) for my brother, RH6.2 via ftp on a 486
> laptop (had RH5.0 on it a while back without X) & FreeBSD on an
> HP Netserver 486/33 (also needs a video card) soon. If you're
> interested, I can let you know about any oddities.
>
> Meph
>
> --
> "I did this 'cause Linux gives me a woody."
> -Dave '-ddt->' Taylor, announcing DOOM for Linux
I'll be installing lm7.2 on my PII 200 MHz MMX Dell Dimensions on the
week end.
Good luck!
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Roman
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