This is perfect. Especially as I have not yet bought the usb drive. Thanks Brian
On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 8:59 AM, Jeff Schroeder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Brian: > > > The problem is the computer is so old it doesn't know how to boot from > > a USB device. > > One possibility is to get an IDE to CF adapter and use a Compact Flash > card for your "hard drive". The BIOS will see it as a regular IDE > drive, and you can install Linux without worrying about booting from > USB. > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822998002 > > (I realize this doesn't allow you to use your thumb drive, but maybe > there's a similar IDE to USB adapter somewhere out there...) > > HTH, > Jeff > > > /* > PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net > Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug > Don't fear the penguin. > */ > /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
