Is
base1.bin bootable ?
I
think you need to get some other floppy images. They depend on which
type of kernel you will be using.
11.2.3.1 Files for the Initial System Boot
http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/i386/ch-appendix.en.html
I
would definitly read through the install manual before
proceeding.
Matt
-----Original Message-----Im trying to put debian on my compaq armada m700 and am not having luck here's what i did
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Subject: Install w/ floppy not working on compaq laptop (armada m700)
i downloaded to a floppy base-1.bin from http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/dists/stable/main/disks-i386/base-images-3.0.23-2002-07-18/images-1.44/
in the bios of the laptop i set the boot order to:
1st multidrive
2nd HD
3rd Ether
then to begin install i tried to boot the laptop (not reboot) from the base 1 bin floppy and it still went straight into windows xp
what am i doing wrong
ive been using debian for almost a year on my home system but have never installed it myself so please speak in laymans terms if possible and with as much direction as possible. if there is something else i need please tell me what and where
thank you so much for your help
David
