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Hang on the format

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by Agenttuna, Dec 26, 2005.

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  1. Agenttuna Newcomer, in training

    I had a few computer peices i had so i stuck it all together and made this machine...

    there is a slight problem when im installing slackware10.2 on my computer
    when it goes to teh formating part, it hangs... like, i can go away for an hour, and come back, and no progress... and thats just on teh swap..
    Agenttuna, Dec 26, 2005
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  2. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    Test your hard drive and replace the IDE cable. Linux is much more picky when it comes to faulty hardware.

    Test your installation CDs.

    Wipe the hard drive before trying to install.
    Nodsu, Dec 27, 2005
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