[Sderby] Linux on a laptop.

[James Gibbon]

Graham Hamblin wrote:

> 
> Thanks for the reply.   I have the SuSE 9 evaluation copy from LXF which 
> I recall boots from the cddrive and runs putting minimal files on the 
> HD.   I ran in on the desktop with Linux installed but am not sure if 
> it can be run after bboting Windows.   I will have a play.
> 
> The bios on the laptop cannot be configured to boot from the CD.   I 
> will consider the options you suggest but I have a feeling the problem 
> may be something to do with the HD recognition.
> 

You don't need to boot from the CD to install - there should be 
a floppy iamge somewhere on the CD which you can use to create an 
install boot floppy.  Boot from this with the CD in the drive, and
Bob's your uncle.