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you might have been using a stronger optical drive on the first install, which might be why it worked then and not now. I'd just try downloading the disc again before you go doing anything drasctic.
here is how to make sure your downloads are good: http://www.linuxiso.org/viewdoc.php/verifyiso.html
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Well, I've tried four (4) CD drives and still nothing.
I did get a new error though....
Uncompressing Linux...
CRC error
--- system halted
Maybe the main board is bad?????
When CMOS starts the memory checks ok.
:cry: :cry:
Main board: K7VMA VIA VT8365
AMD Athlon 1.200GB
Mem: New Trend 256MB PC133
HDD: Seagate 40GB
CD ROM: PleXwriter 8/4/32A
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Go to www.memtest86.com and test your memory.
I had simmilar problems installing linux on my old machine. Found that for some reason the windows would run fine, but linux is a "grown up" operating system.
I have a feeling that is the culprit of the errors.
HTH
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Thanks kane2g, :)
MEMTEST has been running now for two hours and hasn't found any errors. I'm about ready to throw the whole box out the window.
OOPS! I'm in the basement!!
I have tried other CD drives and another 40GB HDD.
I've set the BIOS to non Plug&Play.
The memory seems to be testing ok.
The ISO files passed the md5sum.
I've burned a new set of disks.
The monitor is an OLD Relisys TF-1560N, but I can't see where that would be a problem...
I guess the next step would be another main board? If I can hook one up without installing it into the case. I've never tried that before but I'm sure it can be done.
I'd like to thank everone for all the help, you've been great..:cheers:
I'll let you know what happens!!! :confused:
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this is not a problem with the CDs or CD-ROM drives.
actually your BIOS is not extracting the sectors of your CD-ROM the way it should be and since Linux is highly senstitve on CheckSums and signatures of the files, you are not able to boot from CD.
i would recommend making a boot diskette using rawrite utility and use that diskette to install either directly from HD (you must be having those ISOs somewhere on your HD) or from CD-ROMs.
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Thanks asklepios.
I made the boot disk but it's not working.
Tried graphic and text mode.
vmlinux loads and the next file loads awhile then I get the "boot failed, change disks and hit a key to continue".
I give up... :grr: I'll just stick with Window$ on that box.
It was just a dust collector anyway.
I appreciate all your help.
:cheers:
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