On 06-Mar-2000 Emilio Correa wrote:
> Hi, May be you should probe to install lilo in the MBR (Master Boot
> Record) unless you didn't do it before.
> Good luck
No, that won't help. The problem is this: due to BIOS restrictions, LiLo can
only access the kernel, if it lies on a partition within the first 1024 cyl. of
a HD. I've posted an explanation and possible solutions on this page:
http://www.mandrakeuser.org/install/iboot.html
Regards
tom
> From: "Bill Kinsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Date sent: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 16:17:39 -0500
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> Subject: [newbie] [Newbie] lilo install problem
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>> I just got Mandrake from linux central and tried to install and was
>> instantly amazed at the new look. I have a problem though. I'm installing
>> mandrake on a 2 gb partition of my 27 gb hard drive. I get an error message
>> saying x cylinder is greater than 1024 when it gets to the part where lilo
>> is to be installed. I tried the boot disk option but it boots too slow. can
>> someone help me out.. TIA
>>
>> Bill Kinsey
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> Emilio Correa
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