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Old 09-28-2003, 06:36 AM   #1
max6110
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Unhappy Bootloader


I have mandrake linux 9.1. I installed it and all went well but when i boot the system i cant load any os. All that I get is a message that says L 40 40 40 etc. Eventually it comes up with a message that says press any key to reboot. Then it just happens all over again. I am a linux newbie (never even used it before) so please help me because I really want to be able to use it.
 
Old 09-28-2003, 10:11 AM   #2
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Where did you install your bootloader? - How old is your BIOS?
 
Old 09-28-2003, 06:59 PM   #3
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My BIOS is pretty old. I installed the boot loader on the first option that came up. I also tried on a floppy but the same problem arises
 
Old 09-28-2003, 08:56 PM   #4
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Please don't double post.

Here's the other thread:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...threadid=97800
 
  


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