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im getting extremely frustrated trying to install debian 3.1 on my windows xp machine. im not trying to have a dual boot system. i just need some guidence. i am ...
  1. 09-15-2006 #1
    kelly_s
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    debian dvd boot

    im getting extremely frustrated trying to install debian 3.1 on my windows xp machine. im not trying to have a dual boot system. i just need some guidence. i am using the debian dvd iso image (4.36 gigs) and i restart my computer and it doesnt ask if i want to boot of the disk or anything. im a newb and need some help. thanks a lot everyone. im stressing
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    Make sure you set the BIOS to boot from the CD/DVD first.
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    yeah i made sure i did that. i can launch my windows setup cd when i restart.
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    Well then your Debian DVD is no good. Or your DVD reader just doesn't like it. Instead of making a new one, you can just use the Debian netinstaller.

    You can refer to this thread for more :
    http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/deb...-download.html

    Before burning the CD, make sure you check the md5sum of the .iso. A little hint here on how to check md5sums in Windows :
    http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/iso
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    i got it to work!!! thanks a lot guys. i might be back to ask somemore questions down the road. have a good weekend
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