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Hi,
I tried to install slackware 10 on my P4 IBM NetVista and the installation process didn't start because the cdrom cound't have been recognized.
I mean the screen where I could choose target partitions, installation media, packages etc.
I can boot from the cd. after a few screens where I choose the keyboard layout, a log in as root and type setup from the console, comes that screen with options. Here I have to set my partitions (swap and ext3), select the media from where the packages will be installed. Here comes the problem. I select "auto scan for cd/dvd" - or something like this. Is says that no cdrom could be mounted or that the cdrom drive is not supported by the kernel.
That's all. Here stops everything.
I have already installed slackware on other computers and all was ok. I have used the same CDs.
I am also a bit confused. If you are saying it fails when it asks where the cd is but actually boots, trying identifying it manually rather than auto. If you have a scsi box you may have to boot the scsi kernel rather than bare.i
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