From: Jim Hall <jh...@freedos.org> > On Tue, Jan 17, 2017 at 11:47 AM, Tom Ehlert <t...@drivesnapshot.de> wrote: >> >> to reproduce this FIND problem, I tried to setup a new FD1.2 machine. >> >> what I did: >> >> download FD12LGC.ISO >> >> create a new virtual box machine with 512 MB disk >> use FD12LGC.ISO to boot the machine. >> boot machine. >> >> 'Unfortunately, this method of installation is not supported on this >> hardware platform. Please try a different installation method.' >> >> Welcome to the FreeDOS 1.2 operating system. >> >> now what? >> a hint to use the other .ISO would have been be helpful >> >> eventually I figured this out, and setup was successful.
On Tue, Jan 17, 2017 at 2:44 PM, Rugxulo <rugx...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > If you read this ... > > https://www.ibiblio.org/pub/micro/pc-stuff/freedos/files/distributions/1.2/FD12 ADME.md > > ... it says this: [..] The Download page tries to make this clear, with this message: >>We recommend the CDROM installer for most users. The "standard" CDROM image should work on most computers and PC emulators. Older computers may need the "legacy" CDROM image instead.<< And below that, the page lists several download options, including this one that links to FD12CD.iso: >>CDROM "standard" installer<< So the page has the correct links. If that's not clear enough, I have been thinking about tweaking the download page to provide the links directly beneath each brief, but I haven't mocked up anything for it yet. Jim ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, SlashDot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Freedos-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user --- Internet Rex 2.29 * Origin: capcity2.synchro.net - 502/875-8938 (1:2320/105.99) --- . BgNet 1.0.12 . CCO * KY/US * 502/875-8938 * capcity2.synchro.net --- SBBSecho 2.12-Linux * Origin: CCO BBS - capcity2.synchro.net - 1-502-875-8938 (1:2320/105) --- * BgNet 1.0b12 = CCO * KY/US * 502/875-8938 * capcity2.synchro.net --- Synchronet 3.15a-Linux ListGate 1.3 * Capitol City Online - Frankfort, KY - telnet://capitolcityonline.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Freedos-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user
