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[Graham Hamblin]

Rix

Had similar problems recently when trying to install on an old box and 
it puzzled me.   The crashing when installing was down to insufficient 
memory, think I am right in saying the later versions of Linux need 
about 60 Mb so they load into memory and if there is not enough they 
get to a point where the install stops.

I sorted the problem by going back to an old version of 
Slackware,needing less memory, and it went on without a problem, same 
applied to an older version of SuSE.

Have you configured X using XF86config?   It helps if you know your 
monitor and hardware but if you start with the less ambitious values 
and have several tries you should get it going.   If there is a problem 
when X starts you can always kill it quickly with CTRL ALT BCKSPACE 
before you burn your screen.  Again memory is an issue and if there is 
not enough KDE won't run and you may be stuck with a basic window 
manager like fvwm.

I am sure others will give you better advice but going back to two old 
boxes, a desktop and old laptop were relearning exercises for me and I 
hope this helps.

Regards
Graham

On Tuesday 13 April 2004 12:17 am, Rix M wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am studying software engineering at the university of Derby(1st
> year) I have been trying to install a linux distribution onto my 300
> mhz desktop on a second hard drive.  So far I have tried both
> Slackware and debian 3.0r2m, the former wouldn't install and kept
> crashing (I posted questions on a few boards but nothing worked so I
> assumed hardware issues.) and the latter won't run startx without
> crashing (no matter what i specify as the monitor make).  I have had
> a small amount of experience working a bash prompt due to having a
> unix account when i was younger. I want to learn more about the linux
> environment especially with regards to programming.  I am currently
> at home for the easter break but will be returning to derby by the
> end of next week.  I would very much like to attend LUG meetings but
> I am somewhat confined to Derby due to not owning a car. However I am
> going to endeavour to be at the virtual meeting tomorrow to just
> listen in on what is happening (I'm usually registered as Rix or
> Rix_101).  I would be very greatful if anyone could offer me any
> advice about my problems (obviously i would provide more details) as
> I'm begginning to get a bit dispondant.
>
> Thanks for taking the time to read (and hopefully reply) to this
> e-mail,
>
> Rix
>
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Graham Hamblin
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