Help with install

[spoogy41]

I am new to the Linux world and I just downloaded the Debian 4.0r3- i386.iso file. I'm pretty sure I extracted the file to the CD because I now show the contents of the disc contains the .iso file I just downloaded. I'm trying to install this Debian download on an older laptop that I have, which I wiped clean. The older laptop is a Dell Latitude CP and I configured the BIOS to boot from the CD-Rom, but all I get is a blinking cursor. Is there any other way I can breathe life in this old Dell? Any help would be appreciated.

[jledhead]

I'm pretty sure I extracted the file to the CD because I now show the contents of the disc contains the .iso file I just downloaded.

this sounds like the problem. It sounds like you burned the iso file to the disc and burned it as a normal file, instead of using the iso as the image.

Not sure what OS you burned the CD on but here are some good links
burn iso file - Google Search

[spoogy41]

Thanks for the tip head. That was the case. I just downloaded and ISO recorder and created the actual mirror image. I thought Windows XP had a built-in recorder on the CD-Rom RW disc drive.

[khafa]

Thanks for the tip head. That was the case. I just downloaded and ISO recorder and created the actual mirror image. I thought Windows XP had a built-in recorder on the CD-Rom RW disc drive.

be aware of WinDoughs( Win$s) lack of features. lol

[devils casper]

I thought Windows XP had a built-in recorder on the CD-Rom RW disc drive.

You can use Nero to burn .iso image. Select Burn Image to Disk option in Nero's Menu.