> Cam, > If you want to learn about LINUX, then the only way is to "get into > trouble" and try to dig your way out... > Rather than doing an automatic install--mind you, I use slackware, so > take what I say with a grain of salt--do a 'manual' install; even > partition/format the drive before you do the installation. Select the > package to install manually; browse the kernel listing and 'pick' one > yourself--when it comes the time to install the bootloader, select > MBR...Make sure you wipe the drive(s) clean before your next > attempt...Make sure you format each partition in turn, including your > swap; even select the inode size 'manually'...And if it doesn't work, > try again. Sure it may be frustrating, but when it finally works your > brain will reward you with a rush of endorphins to make you 'feel > good' :-)
Juan, Thank you for the encouragement. You are correct...never just "accept" the defaults. And typically, I have always done exactly that in the past and have felt that endorphin and happy dance kind fo rush. Obvioculy I couldn't do anything with the dead disk, but by the time I got to trying to use Suse I was looking at a very small time frame and thought I would try and shortcut. NEVER AGAIN!!! I have been getting myself into trouble at work doing that same thing. Not reading manuals...assuming this... assuming that....just have to learn to "Read (and follow) The Fine Manual (RTFM).' It just isn't worth the hassle. I finally went with Kubuntu just as aquick down and dirty KDE environment that I could get up quick. It is actaually finishing up as we speak.. just hope it works as this has been quite a few late nights lately and my fiance is feeling neglected...another Linux Widow in the making! LOL Thanks all for the encouagement.. ideas... and may the laughter you had at my exspense be enjoyed.. it was earned. It is ok if you laugh at what a tool I can be sometimes. I do and so does Lisa. Cameron _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list [email protected] http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) **Please remove these lines when replying
