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Topic: install question, unable to handle kernel

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gnuts

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Posted: June 29 2004,20:33

There is currently no OS on the machine, and as yet I don't know how to open an Xwindow, though I've read about it. Thanks, I'll fiddle with the Bios and figure out if my swap is active or not.

ke4nt1

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Posted: June 29 2004,21:15

No, the 'bios' won't help you with your 'swap'...

Backtrack thru the thread, and try this....

1.) Check md5sum on your downloaded file you got from DSL.
>> from linux - type 'md5sum damnsmall-0.7.1.iso' <<
>> from windows - try WinMD5.exe - a free download <<

2.) open the iso, and get the boot.img file...

3.) make a new boot floppy onto a FRESH NEW FLOPPY DISK.
Not an old one, not a slightly used one, fresh outta da box.
..... ( this solves so many boot challenges. )

4.) Boot from floppy, and when you get to the welcome screen,
start DSL with the command 'dsl 2'
and see if you can get to a prompt...

If you can get this far, we can help you with your swap.
If not, we try something else..

73
ke4nt