>
>The problem I always run into is how to either boot from the CD (which most,
>or all?) PCs can't do, or how to boot from a floppy in such a way as to
>recognize the CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM acting as a CD-ROM). Can anyone tell
>me how easy this is to do, either in general or with an Inspiron (3200 with
>DVD-ROM)? What's the basic idea?
I've booted the 3200 w/Torisan DVD off NT 4 and RH 5.1 CDs. Its a simple
option in the BIOS, it lets you prioritize your bootable drives, including
the CDROM/DVD reader. V-e-r-y convenient!
Edward Bedinger
Technical Communications
Edword Co.
206.782-0378
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