Gerald Timothy Quimpo writes: > hello all, > > I'm trying to install Mandrake 8.2 on a Toshiba Satellite 2535CDS. > I've successfully installed Mandrake 8.1 on box (second try, because > I couldn't get 8.2 to install, see below). But when I try to > install Mandrake 8.2 i get a hard crash at the point where it > says it's "Configuring PCMCIA cards". This is after keyboard > selection, license acceptance, and specifying install type (I've > tried Expert Install (first try) and Expert Upgrade (second try). > Neither works. When it hangs, I can't CTRL-ALT-DEL, can't switch > to the other virtual terminals (Alt-F1, Alt-F2, etc), have to > turn the computer off and on. > > I'm about to give up on 8.2 (either I'll stick with 8.1 or test > Cooker, or maybe try Debian or Gentoo), but I thought I'd ask here > first in case someone can point me at something to try. > > thanks for any pointers. > > tiger > Hi tiger,
Try to bypass first the PCMCIA daemon upon boot up. Then try to recompile the kernel with PCMCIA support. Maybe the default kernel of Mdk8.2 has a problem, just a guess. HTH Jimmy Lim Operation & Support Team Leader Tricom DISCLAIMER: Any views expressed herein belong to the employee and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Tricom. Privileged or confidential information may be contained in this message. If you are not the intended recipient (or the person responsible for delivery to such person), you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone. In such a case, you should destroy this message and kindly notify the sender by reply email. _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
