unable to install mandriva live 10

Sarath1245 · 02-01-2009, 09:25 AM

Hi! guys i have downloaded the mandriva live 10 CD from the linux.com and i have Xp installed on my system and i have a partition on my HDD(20GB) for installation of live mandriva. I have choosen textual install and i have given the preferences but the screen becomes white and the system hangs. Nothing works for much time. Can anyone please tell me. I am new to linux.

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} · 02-01-2009, 10:40 AM

Mandriva 10?? Are you sure? The current version is Mandriva One 2009! If you are indeed trying to install 10 then I suggest you head over to here: Download Mandriva One and install this version instead.

Sarath1245 · 02-01-2009, 10:42 AM

i mean mandriva live 2009

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} · 02-01-2009, 10:45 AM

Ah ok, why are you using the text install? It would be better to see if the live distro actually works on your system by allowing it to load, then install it from the icon on the desktop.

Sarath1245 · 02-01-2009, 10:47 AM

but once the desktop appeared and none of the icons were working. they were not getting selected even.

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} · 02-01-2009, 11:08 AM

Post your system specs.

Sarath1245 · 02-02-2009, 10:07 AM

Intel D101GGC motherboard
256MB RAM

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} · 02-02-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarath1245

Intel D101GGC motherboard
256MB RAM

You need a minimum of 512mb to run Mandriva One. Choose a smaller distro.