[Gllug] Laptop Install

Jim Bailey jim at freesolutions.net
Fri Apr 18 21:10:24 UTC 2003


On Fri, Apr 18, 2003 at 09:02:23PM +0000, Aaron Southwell wrote:
> 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.

If you are going to play with Debian on a Laptop you should think about
Debian-Knoppix the auto detect takes a lot of the pain out of a Debian
install.
> 
> 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.

Dependent on you model of laptop check out the link below it should help
you to sort it out.

http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/gateway.html

Peace Jim

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