[Gllug] Laptop Install

james at soon.co.uk james at soon.co.uk
Sat Apr 19 08:30:25 UTC 2003


Hello

Recently when I install Debian (testing) on to a Dell Inspiron 2650 I found the info at Linux on Laptops <http://www.linux-laptop.net/> useful also it has a section for Gateway laptops.

James

-----Original Message-----
>From : Aaron Southwell <aaron at myron.demon.co.uk>
To : gllug at linux.co.uk
Date : 18 April 2003 22:02:23
Subject : [Gllug] Laptop Install
I have a Gateway laptop that won't boot from CD.
>
>What is the best way to install an alternate version of Linux (Debian?).  I 
>presently use Mandrake 9.
>
>Is there a simple way to start the install from linux?  Or do I need to create 
>a floppy and hot swap?  I would rather not have to reinstall dos and its cd 
>drivers.
>

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James Aitken

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