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| DATE | 2007-09-21 |
| FROM | MYC
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [Fwd: Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] [aldem@westnet.com: Instalfest schedule]]
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It sounds like a 64 bit. I have not tried to install on 64 bits. Have
you run mds checks on the cd's? I have Debian on my laptop. I had to
install the base system first then add the dvd's with the package manger.
Alexander Deming wrote:
>
> To me it looks like 64 bit. Sticker on the body says "AMD 64 Athlon";
> message on the screen from boot (before OS starts loaduing) also says
> "Athlon 64 tm processor 3200+"
>
> Actually I'll be in Port Washington, Long Island. However, I'll be ready
> to come to any part of the city during the week. The body of the machine
> is mini-tower, so it is not too heavy for me.
>
> Sincerely, Alexander Deming.
>
> MYC wrote:
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>> Ruben Safir wrote:
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>>> ----- Forwarded message from Alexander Deming -----
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I bought a computer on eBay (Athlon 3200, 1.5GB RAM, 200 GB HD, Sony
>>> DVD RW), tried to install Debian on it and I failed.
>>>
>> Did you get the 32 bit or 64 bit Athlon 3200?
>
>
>> What part of the city will you be in?
>
>
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>>>
>>> On another machine I downloaded a full set of Debian CDs for AMD64
>>> (21 disks). Installation always terminates or freezes, every time it
>>> happens on different point. I suspect the machine has a physical
>>> problem, however I am unable to identify it.
>>> Latest Knoppix starts, successfully plays sound from a USB flash
>>> drive. However, when I try Open Office (at the same time with
>>> MPlayer), it unexpectedly restarts (from the point where the voice
>>> says "Initiating Start-Up sequence"). So, it successfully handles USB
>>> and sound; SiS onboard network card is not recognized.
>>>
>>> I did my home work, now I need help.
>>>
>>> I'll be in the city next week, this Saturday to next weekend. Hope
>>> after that I'll be able to start using my new machine with the full
>>> strength of Linux, including printing, MySQL and peercasting.
>>>
>>> Sincerely, Alexander Deming.
>>>
>>> ----- End forwarded message -----
>>>
>>
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