Linux - GeneralThis Linux forum is for general Linux questions and discussion.
If it is Linux Related and doesn't seem to fit in any other forum then this is the place.
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
I want to install Red Hat Linux 9.0 on my machine. I had a friend download it for me and burn it on a CD (he also installed it on a machine he has). I was talking to him on how to install it and he told me that he ran into a problem during the installation with a problem with the Master Boot Record. He said he fixed it with FDISK. I wanted to know the details of this problem and how to fix it before I even try to install Red Hat.
Without further information about what the problem you friend encountered, it is almost impossible to say what you may need to do. Sorry - a little more info needed.
My best guess would be fdisk /mbr which deletes the master boot record.. but it's nearly impossible to just randomly guess right at the problem he encountered and what he did to cure it.
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.