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Old 10-27-2008, 07:36 PM   #1
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Problem getting MuLinux to run on a Toshiba Satellite 110CS


I have a Toshiba Satellite 110CS currently running Windows 3.1. I followed the install instructions located on MuLinux's home site. I chose to clone the distro to the laptop because i dont want to have to boot using a floppy all the time. The install went perfectly, and told me to reboot, but when i rebooted, windows is still there! Im new to Linux and have no clue what to do. Do i need to un-install windows myself? How do i do that? Ive heard that i may need to do something with the BIOS, but the laptop wont enter bios when it boots up and i hit the key, it just continues booting up windows. I have looked at the other threads about Satellite 110cs laptops but they have not helped. Someone Help!
 
Old 10-27-2008, 11:07 PM   #2
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You can stop panicking. You don't need to uninstall Windows, nor do you need to mess with the BIOS.

You need to install a boot manager to the MBR other then the DOS boot loader. I personally think that Lilo would be fine for the job. If you need help installing and configuring Lilo we would be happy to help you.
 
Old 10-27-2008, 11:09 PM   #3
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Where did you clone the floppy to????? I might have an even easier way for you to do this....
 
Old 10-29-2008, 01:10 AM   #4
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Where did you clone the floppy to????? I might have an even easier way for you to do this....
I didn't choose a directory, it gave me a few commands, i think they were to use it in maintenance mode, install add-on floppy's, create floppy's, and to clone to the hard drive. I entered clone and away it went. after it was done it told me it put everything under C:/linux. Then told me to restart, but nothing changed. I will try the LinuxLoader (LiLo).
 
Old 10-29-2008, 09:58 AM   #5
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Give me a day or so to play with it. Sounds like Loadlin is what you want, that'll allow you to jump over to Linux from the DOS prompt.
 
  


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