Re: 1 step forward/2 steps back

From: Warren Block (wblock_at_wonkity.com)
Date: 09/14/04

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    Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 18:47:25 -0600 (MDT)
To: Bill Schmitt <bilsch@schmittnet.com>

    On Mon, 13 Sep 2004, Bill Schmitt wrote:

    > I'm really stumped, and quite frustrated with the whole thing. I know I'm
    > using an old machine (Gateway 300 with a PII and 128 Megs of memory) but it
    > shouldn't be this hard and I got a lot further using the old graphics
    > adapter. I could really use some help here.

    It's not an old machine, at least as far as FreeBSD is concerned; I've
    used lots of machines with lower specs that ran fine.

    The only things I can suggest are to make sure that "PNP OS" is turned
    off in the BIOS, and that you try the install with a single hard drive
    and single CD drive, both masters on their own IDE channel. Beyond
    that, there may be something in the installation section of the FAQ or
    Handbook (both at http://www.freebsd.org) that would help.

    Another thing to consider is that there may be something wrong with the
    Gateway that is only detected when running FreeBSD's unique memory or
    hardware usage. Your Knoppix CD probably has Memtest86, which is worth
    trying.

    Don't give up; FreeBSD is worth it.

    -Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota USA
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