Fedora Install on a Compaq ?

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On 09/13/2011 04:45 PM, TNWestTex wrote:
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> james tate wrote:
>> I'am going to install F15 on a friends old 13 yr. old Compaq box.
>>
>> I guess to get into the BIOS , click on  Del key ?
>> Does anyone know how to Boot off a CDrom, do you have to click on a "F" 
>> key or go into the BIOS to Setup ?
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> 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.

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