I finally managed to get Linux installed on my laptop (Compaq
Contura 420C) by using the Slackware distribution. Red Hat wouldn't
install at ALL.
I had Slackware running well for a couple of days when I decided
to start messing with the XF11 config. Well, I did something stupid and
the machine hung. And hung. And just sat there and stared at me.
Couldn't get the dang thing to do anything so I hit the power
button. Now, of course, it won't boot.
It goes through a lot of the boot stuff (most of which scrolls off
the screen so fast I can't read it) and always just stops at the following
line:
ide-tape: Strange, packet command initiated yet DRQ isn't asserted.
I tried booting to the original boot disk (used for installation)
and the LILO bootdisk that was created when the installation was almost
over. Still hangs at the same message.
Is there any way around this or am I going to have to reinstall?
Eternally grateful in advance,
Bob
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Towson, MD 21204 Fax: (410) 887-2091
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