On Monday 03 June 2002 12:32 am, Michael Adams wrote: > On Mon, 03 Jun 2002 07:12, Kaj Haulrich wrote: > > On Sunday 02 June 2002 02:50 pm, Scott Wagner wrote: > > > I am reduced to using windows now since trying to install 8.2 and I'm > > > trying to make a floppy with a patch on it like it tells you on the > > > Mandrake errata page. Can anyone tell me how to make a DOS file system > > > on a floppy with windows 98? My patch isn't working and I'm thinking > > > its because the filesystem is FAT rather than DOS. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > SW > > > > Scott, try this : > > > > 1. download the patch once more (it's very small) and save it on your > > c-drive 2. insert a floppy, open a ms-dos prompt and type : format a: > > 3. when done, change directory "cd" to the one with the patch > > 4. type : copy patch.pl a: > > 5. the screen will tell you that 1 file was copied. > > 6. remove the floppy, insert your mdk 8.2 CD > > 7. reboot > > 8. the CD starts whirring, now re-insert the floppy > > 9. that's all. If still in trouble, repost to the list. > > > > HTH > > Kaj Haulrich > > Denmark > > This patch doesn't need to be written as an image using rawwrite does it? > Just checking.
Michael No, it doesn't. A plain "copy" will do. Kaj
Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
