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Title: Trouble installing
Post by: Liam on July 20, 2001, 05:52:56 PM

I downloaded the ISO and burned it, but it's not bootable :(. I've tried several times, with several different burning packages. Is there a way i can create a floppy boot disk(s) to get the install going? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Trouble installing
Post by: ed sharpe archivist for on July 20, 2001, 07:20:04 PM

be sure you are not just copying the iso image to the cd be are actually making the large iso file in to the many little files that are  supposed to be on the cd. please check this.

do not use a rw cd rom disc  use the cdr write only.. some earlier cd rom readers will not read the RW media!

that is all I can offer form my bag of tricks!

ed sharpe archvisit for smecc

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Title: Re: Trouble installing
Post by: Liam on July 20, 2001, 10:13:24 PM

Thanks for your reply

ISOs are associated with EZCD creator, so i just double clicked the ISO and EZCD creator pops up ready to recorder... When i used CDRWin on the second attempt, i made sure i select all the right options ( i think ).  Isn't there a way i can make boot disks?  What about systems that can't boot from CD, there has to be a way to have a boot disk.

Title: Re: Trouble installing
Post by: Ross Laver on July 21, 2001, 01:03:42 AM

Please see the howto - it provides step-by-step instructions on burning and on creating a boot floppy:

http://www.e-smith.org/docs/howto/CD_burning_howto.php3

Ross

BTW, there's a *lot* of documentation on this site. Have a look around when you get a chance.