only real problem i have is upgrading x to 4.0 keeps crashing my gui and i
have to keep reinstalling linux
----- Original Message -----
From: "KompuKit" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mandrake Linux" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2000 6:23 PM
Subject: [newbie] help to all
> I've posted this help awhile back...
> but I'll post it again...
>
> I'm also a newbie...for about 3 months now...
> but I've noticed one thing...in those three months...
>
> Linux IS (no doubt in my mind)...the best OS there is,
> outside of UNIX itself. It puts windows to shame...
>
> The reason most of us...have trouble (at first)...
> is due to not installing correctly...
> granted Mandrake 7.0 and 7.02 is supposed to make this
> process easier....and it does. However, you first must
> make sure...that all hardware is compatible.
> Once this is done, if you have trouble with the UPGRADE
> install option...then what you need to do...is this:
>
> 1. completely remove/re-format all linux partitons.
>
> 2. instead of doing a upgrade...do a complete re-install,
> a fresh install, making new partitons...etc.
> in other words, starting from scratch...
>
> I had countless problems myself, in installing linux
> the first time...until, I found this remedy...
>
> 3. If you still have problems, then it is most likely
> in the CD itself...(or, whereever/whatever you installed from)
> i.e. check to make sure the CD is clean from all debris, is
> scratchfree, etc. I don't care what others may tell you,
> a CD ...CAN and WILL mess up....if not properly taken care of.
>
> 4. Try downloading the files again...if this is how you installed.
>
> Goodluck and God bless
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