try doing a complete re-install instead of an UPGRADE...
first, format all linux partitions...and start over from
scratch
andy wrote:
>
> OK..I didn't expect an easy ride..but I thought I'd have enough PC savvy to
> get through this..
>
> Linux is driving me crazy!!
>
> In a little over a week, I've re-installed Mandrake 7 FOUR times..what
> gives?? I tried installing Caldera open Linux instead..that says my
> Hardware will not support it!! Odd things keep going wrong with Mandrake,
> like instead of going to the log in screen after booting up, the screen just
> flashes...The only way I've found around this is to re-install..It works
> fine for a while, then the same thing kicks in again!! I can't get onto the
> web even though my new modem is recognised by Linux.AAAAARGGGHHHHH!!!
>
> I want to make it work..but it is becoming a pain in the ass!!
>
> Sorry, I just had to shout at someone!!
>
> Cheers
>
> Andy
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