-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 michael mozenko wrote: > Hello, > I am trying to install Debian. I am a first time user but Linux sounds > great and I want to try it out. I have already partitioned my hard drive to > accept the new OS, and I downloaded the “alpha” version of Debian and burned > it to a DVD-RW, then I restarted my computer and set the BIOS to boot from > the CD/DVD drive, but the computer still started Windows even though I could > see it started reading the DVD drive, then it just loaded Windows as normal. > Then I downloaded the “AMD” version of Debian and burned it to a DVD. When I > restarted my computer, the DVD drive was obviously reading but then Windows > loaded as normal. > > If you could offer any advice that would help, I would really appreciate it. > > Thanks in advance, > > Michael Mozenko > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
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