g-30 wrote: > >> I haven't been able to get my older systems to boot the install CD's >> since >> F9. Similarly only older versions of the KNOPPIX live cd will boot >> (4.0.2). >> Your mileage may vary. > > was there not some boot process changes after f9? > > if op does have boot problems, he may need to try a live cd and install > from it. > > >> If I remember correctly, the cdrom preceeded the hard disk in the boot >> order >> on Compaqs of that vintage. > > i believe you are correct on that one. > > The note on KNOPPIX live cd applies to Fedora 10 and newer as well. The cd spins forever. Robert McBroom -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Fedora-Install-on-a-Compaq---tp32450392p32458032.html Sent from the Fedora List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines