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03-25-2005, 04:45 AM
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Want to Install Solaris 9 on acer TravelMate 4052LCi Lap Top
i want to install solaris x86 on my acer TravelMate 4052LCi Lap Top . i have the DVDs of Solais and also the Cd's..
But it didn't boot from those and installation can't be made.
any one can help me
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03-25-2005, 08:52 AM
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And these DVD's and CD's are the x86 platform? It's best to create the x86 boot floppy to start the installation in such situations when dealing with x86 hardware.
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03-25-2005, 04:28 PM
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yup cd/dvds are x86...... but i donn't have floppy drive... can i do this over the network if yes then tell me the complete procedure and also tell me if i can do this over a USB stick
thanx
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03-26-2005, 04:43 AM
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Registered: Feb 2004
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But it didn't boot from those and installation can't be made.
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What are the symptoms ? |
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