Linux Mandrake 9.0 and Win 98.

[AllGamer]

that's what i mean

that's why during install

you need to go into detail

and select all those other boxes that are not selected

[cdroman]

AllGamer;
So you installed every software package available in the install software folder? That must have been a big installation. I only had to put the third disk in for a few seconds; maybe whatever I installed needed something in another language from disc three. Disc three is called "International CD" in the software sources manager.

[killer_teddy]

Well I guess I should download it anyway.
Thanks.

[AllGamer]

yeah i did

total space was roughtly 2.6 gig

[bushmaster]

Just because you check all of the options on the install menu doesnt mean it's going to install all the packages on all three cd's.
My suggestion is to just install the basics. Internet station, configuration, and your graphic environment. wether it be Gnome or KDE. This makes for a fast and clean install. Then later you can add in what other stations and apps once you get it up and running stable.
Those of you more adventurous can install it all in one shot and go for the gusto. But me, I'm a chicken sh*t and thats how I did it.
Then when I wanted to add in something else, and it's all up and running in a stable manner theres less confusion as to whats messing up on the install.

[AllGamer]

actually i did that

i intentionally check every box

for that same reason

and yes it did select every package


any of you can try it

[Asonic]

I got Mandrake 9.0 iso's from the cover DVD on PC PLUS issue 198

You can order back issues from customerservice@futurenet.co.uk

It installed first time no problems, here is the ISO writing guide

Under Windows
All the popular CD writing software for Windows should be able to handle ISO images directly - it's just a matter of finding the right way to do it. Here, we currently provide instructions for Easy CD Creator and Nero.
Easy CD Creator
Launch Easy CD Creator, and go to the "File" menu and select "Create CD from disc image". In the file dialog that pops up, make sure you choose "ISO image files" as the file type in the drop-down menu at the bottom. Then browse to and select the file you to use as an image, and the program will do the rest for you.

Nero
On launching Nero, close the wizard if it has opened. Then go to the "File" menu and select the "Burn image..." option. In the next dialog, choose "All files (*.*)" as the file type and select the ISO file you wish to use as an image. The next dialog will ask you to supply detailed image parameters. Here make sure these parameters are set as follows:

Type of Image is: Data Mode 1
Block size: 2048
Image header: 0
Image trailer: 0
and that all the checkboxes are unactive. Then click "Ok". In the next dialog check that the "Write" and "Finalize" option are active. Then click on "Burn".



Under Linux
The tool cdrecord can be used to burn CDs under Linux, and this should be available with most distros. For more information, see the CD-Writing HOWTO. Also, various graphical front-ends for cdrecord are available, for example, XCDRoast.

To write an ISO file using cdrecord, you'll will need to enter a command-line of the form:

cdrecord -v speed=4 dev=4,0 image.iso

Here, the dev= option specifies the SCSI device and bus number of your CD writer. (Note that ATAPI devices appear on an emulated SCSI bus). You find this number with by entering:

cdrecord --scanbus

And I did use all 3 disks but dont ask me what it used CD3 for I am only just learning Linux.

[cdroman]

I just went to install wine and it installs from CD2 and CD3.

[cdroman]

Originally posted by bushmaster
Just because you check all of the options on the install menu doesnt mean it's going to install all the packages on all three cd's.
My suggestion is to just install the basics. Internet station, configuration, and your graphic environment. wether it be Gnome or KDE. This makes for a fast and clean install. Then later you can add in what other stations and apps once you get it up and running stable.
Those of you more adventurous can install it all in one shot and go for the gusto. But me, I'm a chicken sh*t and thats how I did it.
Then when I wanted to add in something else, and it's all up and running in a stable manner theres less confusion as to whats messing up on the install.

I installed mine the same way you did.

[killer_teddy]

I just had a though, what if the problem is the softwre I am using to burn the image. I use Nero 5.5. Think I have adaptec directcd around somewhere. What did you use/recommend?

[bushmaster]

nero

[cdroman]

I use roxio easy cd creator and direct cd. Used to be adaptec I believe. Works flawlessly, you just click on the iso file and the easy cd creator menu comes up and you click start and your off and running.

[BahamutFFL]

the ISOs for Mandrake 9 have a bad habit of overburning on most cdrs. I have never gotten my burned mandrake cds to work so I use redhat instead. I usually hit trouble on about disc two when installing packages that begin with the letter x and beyond. however cd1 works fine if you just use that to install and then you can download whatever else you need.

[rraehal]

I used Roxio 5.2 basic (Easy CD Creator) to burn my Linux Mandrake 9 CD's - all three of them. I have installed stuff off disc 1 and 2 and read disc 3 in Windows and Linux - no problems.

By the way - Roxio was owned by Adaptec.

here is a quote from the roxio website:
...Adaptec, Inc., the former parent company of Roxio. Roxio agreed to indemnify Adaptec from this litigation as part of its spin-off in May 2001...
found it here:
http://www.roxio.com/en/company/news...se021213.jhtml
Just doing some company research at school.

[khansen46]

I've also been unsuccessful trying to install Mandrake 9.0
I downloaded the ISOs from linuxiso.org. Every time I try to install, it locks up - each time at a different point.
I'm running an AMD K6/2 350 on a TXPro M577, 3d Banshee video card w/32mb, (2) 4mb HD, CD Rom and CD Burner. Also 250W power supply.
I downloaded the Disc 1 ISO again this morning, and will try installing tonight with the new copy.