[Gllug] Laptop Install

[Garry Heaton]

>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.

Mandrake 9 will boot perfectly well regardless of a bootable CD-ROM drive.
Take Disk 1 to any machine, Windows or Linux. Insert the disk and a blank
floppy then use the makeboot utility. Insert both the new boot floppy and
CD-1, reboot and you're away.

Garry Heaton


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