First, try to avoid top-posting, as this will "spread" the discussion all over the place and it will be difficult for everyone to understand when the thread started and how it was solved... When do you get the error message? Try to describe the install process, step by step ... Have you partitioned your hard drive manually before installing Fedora Core? On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 10:21:53 -0800, mrada wrote: > Hi Marian, > >> So, what is going on with your computer? > > I keep getting the "Bad Media, Bad Hardware" message. Even though I feel > quite assured to myself that the media is fine. > >> First, have you verified the media? > > Numerous times. The media is fine. > >> Unexpected behaviors could be generated by corrupted ISO images. > > I double checked the MD5s after I downloaded them. > >> What hardware configuration do you have? > > I have a NOVA 7892 SBC. Currently I have a Maxtor 120 GB hard drive that I > am using to get Fedora installed on. I have 128 MB SRAM. > >> .... and so on ... > > Give some details before asking for help, to make things clearer for you > and the one who will help you ! > > Is there a way to put a very bare minimum and then install things one at a > time after I booted? I am trying to install everything and that might be > the problem. > > Chris