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SuSE Linux install problem

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by desdgl, Sep 16, 2003.

  1. desdgl Newcomer, in training Posts: 41

    My pc is and old p3 and it doesnt support booting. i cant change the bios setting to make it boot from a cd-rom drive because the stettings have been locked by dell. SuSE linux can only be installed by a bootable cd rom. is there anyway that i can get a special floppy or some thing to install linux on a non bootable pc?
    desdgl, Sep 16, 2003
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  2. Nodsu Newcomer, in training Posts: 9,431

    SuSE, like any other Linux distribution can be installed by booting from a floppy. The needed floppy image and writing software can be found on the first CD or on SuSE website for network based install.
    Nodsu, Sep 16, 2003
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