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    How to install linux on Acer systems ?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by b.hebbar, Dec 13, 2006.

  1. b.hebbar

    b.hebbar Newbie

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    can u please tell me anyone, how to install linux on Acer veriton 7700GX system. I tried it but it is not detecting the cd :)
     
    b.hebbar, Dec 13, 2006
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  2. neosenate

    neosenate Notebook Geek

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    Couple of questions -
    Which version of linux are you trying to install?
    How are you attempting to install it?
     
    neosenate, Dec 13, 2006
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  3. Zoomastigophora

    Zoomastigophora Notebook Evangelist

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    Make sure the boot order in the BIOS is set to check CD drive before hard drive. Also make sure you burned the iso as a CD copy, not a data disc. And like neosenate asked, what linux distro are you attempting to install?
     
    Zoomastigophora, Dec 13, 2006
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  4. b.hebbar

    b.hebbar Newbie

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    hi ,its PCQ Linux-2004
     
    b.hebbar, Dec 14, 2006
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  5. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    I have written a huge Ubuntu Linux Guide for Acer to be posted tomorrow on the Tablet PC Review forums.
     
    Gautam, Dec 14, 2006
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  6. BigV

    BigV Notebook Deity

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    you might want to consider getting a newer distribution, as there have been massive strides in compatability and capability in the two-plus years since PCQLinux 2004 was released.
     
    BigV, Dec 14, 2006
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