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    Newbie, Mandriva i568 DVD 2007 installation problems

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Q8PHANTOM, Jul 10, 2007.

  1. Q8PHANTOM

    Q8PHANTOM Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi there
    i have just finish downloading Mandriva DVD from that link and when i burn the iso image i run the DVD and then a screen appears that have many options i have choose installation then the same blue background appear and nothing else it stops responding and i have to hard turn off
    i choose to install with aspi setting off and the same
    i hope you help me as i'm new to linux and i have not use it before this time and it takes too long time to download about a week

    the stupid DELL i have is the inspiron 5100 / Pentium 4 2.8GHz / 512MB / ATI Radeon 7500 / 60GB HDD (30 for windows and 30 for linux)

    thanks
     
    Q8PHANTOM, Jul 10, 2007
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