[Wylug-help] SuSE 8.1

[Paul Grenyer]

Hi Anne

> > As for Mandrake, I only got the installation CDs to boot
> > successfully once and then it gave up in the early stages of the
> > installation. :-(
> >
> The main reasons for this are
>
> a)  RAM - under 64, or over 849 (IIRC).  The Enterprise kernel deals
> with the latter.

Ah! I have 1GB Ram.

> b)  ACPI and APIC problems.  There's plenty of info about dealing with
> these, if you google or check the Mandrake mailing list archives

Not sure what ACPI and APIC are, so I'll google.

> c)  Some older video cards (or very new ones) - some nvidia ones need
> extra drivers (and all do for 3d work)

Mine is a brand new Nvidia, but I don't know if it's a recent card.

Thanks!

Btw, are you one half of the due who formed Heart back in the 70's? :-)

Regards
Paul

Paul Grenyer
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Please note my change of email address!