Bug#243478: 'grub-install --no-floppy'

2004-04-20 Thread Benjamin Edwards
I'm probably being stupid here but douse the installer automatically work out there is no floppy or do I have to do something to let it know. Glad to find info about this but as it is what is causing me problems. Ben -- Ben Edwards - 2287 >>> Helmut Rathgen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 04/15/04 02:29pm

Re: debian-sarge grub install

2004-04-20 Thread Benjamin Edwards
Probably should not say this on this list but if this is your first debian install it may be better to try lilo or even use the old installer. This installer is still being developed (of course it is great that you are helping 'test' it). Debian is a little more difficult to install than some oth

Re: debian-sarge grub install

2004-04-20 Thread Benjamin Edwards
Thanks for your response. I ended up using the old installer because it was my only system and I needed it working. However I use disk caddies so I will try another HD and let you know. BTW I tried the new installer around a month ago on a laptop and after re-booting it lost PCMCIA (A known pr

Problem installing grub

2004-04-15 Thread Benjamin Edwards
Hope this is the correct place for this. I am trying to install with the new 'sarge' installer. I have installed debian lots of time in the past and use it on day-to-day basis (ditched windows about a year ago). I have tried both expert and normal mode. when it tried to install grub I selected