On Sat, 2008-06-07 at 07:19 +0100, Dave Cross wrote: > On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 11:03 PM, Phil Meyer <pmeyer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Dave Cross wrote: > >> > >> As mentioned in a couple of previous mails to this list, trying to > >> upgrade my laptop[1] from F8 to F9 has gone horribly wrong. I'd really > >> appreciate any help to fix this. > >> > >> I basically have two problems. > >> > >> 1/ I can't use any of the Fedora boot media. > > > > This is well discussed here. > > > > The new media has GRUB on it (starting with F8). Some BIOS don't like it > > and the keyboard becomes unusable, or the machine hard hangs. > > > > The workaround is to prevent the GRUB menu from coming up. > > > > There are two methods that have been discussed, one of which I have used > > many times. (I install 30-40 systems a week in testing, sometimes) > > > > As the machine boots to media, after BIOS messages, and before any boot > > messages, press Escape repeatedly. This will prevent GRUB from loading and > > provide the old style prompts. The keyboard will work here. > > > > Also, someone suggested recently that holding down the left shift key will > > have the same effect. I have not tested this yet. > > > > In any case, the workaround is to prevent GRUB from loading. > > Phil, > > Thanks. I've been able to prevent GRUB from loading and get to a > "boot:" prompt. And the keyboard is still working at that point. > > My problem now, is that I have no idea what to type at that prompt. > I would guess either hit return for default X oriented install ot upgrade or type text for text install or upgrade. -- ======================================================================= "I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter." -- Winston Churchill ======================================================================= Aaron Konstam telephone: (210) 656-0355 e-mail: akonstam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx -- fedora-list mailing list fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list
