mdk9.0 iso problem

[bhobson]

Downloaded the 3 iso files for Mandrake 9.0, I cannot get the installation started. I used iso downloads for mdk 8.1, 8.2 and 9.0 beta and had no problem installing.

I'm running a Win2k/Linux system, with my default partition as Win2k (maybe this is the problem), and want to do a clean install of mdk9.0. On a reboot the installation does not start. If I mount the cdrom drive and click on the file it still does not start.

Suggestions.

TIA Brock

[gamblor01]

You know I had the same problem. I installed Mandrake from a disk some guys had from the UT chapter of the ACM during one of their "Linux Installfests" and about a week later decided that computer was too damn slow. So I got a new box and bought a new hard drive, I downloaded and burned the ISO to a CD and then when I tried to boot up the system, nothing happened. I finally broke down and just bought it...oh no, not $11.99 after shipping! Check out http://www.cheapbytes.com and get Mandrake from them. It's $6.99 and then $5 for shipping...seriously $11.99 is just slightly more money than I make in one hour of work. It's not that much. If you can't get it to work (I never did) just buy it.

[JohnT]

$7.47 shipping included, 3 disk set.

http://www.edmunds-enterprises.com/linux/cart.php/ba/plst/category/2

[wapcaplet]

Be sure to check the MD5 sums of the isos you download. With something that big, it's always good to verify (I had one bad MD5 sum when I downloaded mdk9 recently, so it DOES happen!)

Or, as JohnT says, just buy a cheap set of CDs from somewhere, and avoid the hassle.

[Penrich]

These guys have some good pointers http://www.linuxiso.org/viewdoc.php/isofaq.html#boot

[mdwatts]

Please do not crosspost. Post your question once in only one forum.

Thank-you for understanding.

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