Re: [TCLUG:21309] Help. Newbie problem

["Stephen B Knewtson" <KNEWTSON@prodigy.net>]

Its all-right.  I got it sorted out.  I was using the cd labeled 'ready to
boot' instead of the install cd.  I was thinking boot *then* install....d'oh
-Stephen
----- Original Message -----
From: John J. Trammell <trammell@nitz.hep.umn.edu>
To: <tclug-list@mn-linux.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 15:06
Subject: Re: [TCLUG:21309] Help. Newbie problem


> Yay, a new problem to fix!  :-)
>
> "Stephen B Knewtson" <KNEWTSON@prodigy.net> wrote:
>
> > I am trying to install Slackware 7.1 on a HP Pavillion.  I think I
> > partioned the drive ok but I am having problems installing.
>
> So what partition types/sizes did you settle on?  Is this a dual
> boot system?
>
> > I need the CDROM to install.  Unfortunately I was booting from the
> > CDROM and was (apparently) unable to change disks because I guess
> > it won't let go of the boot drive.
>
> This is odd.  Can you get a "base" install from a single CD, then
> add packages from the other CDROM(s) once you have the system up?
> I would be surprised if two whole CDs were absolutely necessary.
>
> > I did partion the hard-drive using fdisk though.  When I boot from
> > the floppy should I be able to mount the drive?
>
> You should at least have all the tools you will need to mount the
> drive.
>
> > I tried to mount /dev/hda1 but somehow it jumped the tracks and I
> > got a 'kernel panic' message.
>
> That is pretty intense.  What did that mount command look like?
>
> > I also tried using the 'root disk' floppy but then I was unable
> > to login, (when I give my login as 'root' it just reprompts for
> > the login.)...
>
> That's a new one on me.  I'd guess the Slack experts on the list
> might know what that means.
>
> Good luck,
> J
>
>
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