Re: Unable to install Fedora Core 2

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On Tue, Jul 13, 2004 at 12:00:28PM -0400, Dana Chandler wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I have just subscribed to this list.  I need help installing Core 2. 
> I am currently running RH 8.0 on  a Dell Dimension XPS T600 with 640MB
> of RAM. When I run the installation program, I get the intial screen
> and the linux prompt.  I call see all of the options, in other words I
> can hit a function key and see the possible options.  No matter what
> options I choose on install the same thing happens.
> 
> It looks like it is starting to load the installation but all I get is
> a blinking cursor in the upper lefthand of the monitor.  I have tried
> two separate sets of installation discs.
> 
> I can read the discs in RH 8.0 and even try to install packages, of
> course I get errors because of the version of the kernel is incorrect.
>  I have no idea where to go from here.  I am an extreme newbie.
> 
> What I have tried.
> 
> linux text
> linux noprobe
> linux text noprobe
> linux acpi=off (one of my friends suggested this...)
> 
> Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  I am sorry if
> this request is not well put together, I am still learning.
> 
> Thank you.
I am confused with your using the function keys. When the first screen 
comes up just hit return. describe what happens.


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