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Boot From Disk

Started by Yppolitia , Aug 11 2005 01:27 PM

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Posted 11 August 2005 - 01:27 PM

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I want to install Linux and I have a CD for it, how do I boot from a CD because according to the book I need to install it by booting from the disk.#


Thanks in advance.
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Murray S.
Posted 11 August 2005 - 02:10 PM

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Howdy:

Boot into BIOS and make sure the forst boot device is set for the cd-rom..

Put the Linux cd in and reboot your system.. Away you go !!

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Posted 11 August 2005 - 02:51 PM

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Aha, thats it, thanks alot.
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Posted 11 August 2005 - 03:13 PM

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Not a problem.. Glad I was of some assistance!! :tazz:

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