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Old 07-11-2008, 10:49 AM   #1
deef999
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Installation stops at "checking if initramfs..."


Hi!
I'm a linux newbie, and have a problem. I tried to install Slackware 12.1 on my old pc (Pentium mmx 200@225 mHz, 32 Mb ram): i used the huge.s kernel, and it started, but at "checking if initramfs... it is" the loading stopped. I tried some times, but it's the same. What can be the matter? (if this can help, i have a 6 gb hd with two partitions: the first of 2 gb for windows 2000, the second of 4 gb for linux, and even a 128 mb swap partition.
Thanks before...

I realized now, i posted in the wrong section... please excuse me...

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Old 07-11-2008, 05:39 PM   #2
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32 MB RAM ...? see the install instructions.

You must pass options to the kernel

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Old 07-12-2008, 02:48 AM   #3
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The installer initrd needs 64MB RAM.
 
  


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