Hold it. This just in from a fellow at Mandrake, but I will really need help interpreting all this:
Dan?
Concerning the VIA i guess there is a work around to do so. I look on the "erratas":
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/errata.php3#viac3
Error scenario: Errors occur during install if you have a VIA C3 processor (error installing XFree86 or some other packages)
Why: The kernel doesn't correctly report the Intel compatability of the processor.
Solution: To perform the installation, use the boot floppy image /images/alternatives/cdrom.img-2.2.19-BADZ5 on the first CD-ROM (or any other .img with a 2.2.19 kernel, for network installs, etc.); when you are asked for the root password, go to console #2 (CTRL-ALT-F2) and type "rm -rf /mnt/lib/i686", then go back to console #7 (CTRL-ALT-F7) and finish the installation.
At 01:54 AM 12/2/2002 -0700, you wrote:
If people are receiving errors... How is it that people thing that a distribution is ready for hte desktop?I AM NOT against Linux, do not get me wrong. I think Linux will overtake the OS market. (I viciously hate microsoft) You have no idea. Still, I do not think Linux is ready for the desktop for anotehr 2 years yet.. My honest opinion. Of which, I try, to be, unbiased. Richard. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barclay Hambrook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2002 1:02 AM Subject: (clug-talk) Mandrake 9 install errors > trying to install Mandrake 9 as single OS > > Errors I rec'd are: > > xFree86-4.2.1-emdk.i586 > > clicked thru to: > > "Where to install bootloader?" > > Tried First Sector of Drive MBR and got error mkinitrd failed. > > Any suggestions? > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.423 / Virus Database: 238 - Release Date: 11/25/2002 > --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.423 / Virus Database: 238 - Release Date: 11/25/2002
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