Which distro of Linux to install?????

assasin · 11-01-2007, 12:02 AM

Guys one of my frnds has a Compaq Sr1931IL
It has a ATI chipset moboand Samsung SATA 160GB hdd.
i've tried to install FC5 & FC6 but it didnt install,pc hangs after 'Installing sata.sli' screen.
So which distro of Linux sud i install on dat PC.
Thnx in advance.

xxdvine · 11-01-2007, 12:18 AM

use ubuntu live cd for checking hardware compatibility and then install the same

eddie · 11-01-2007, 12:20 AM

Try installing with acpi=off option.
It looks like your SATA connector is not supported. What motherboard does this PC have and what type of SATA port?

11-01-2007, 12:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
assasin Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Durgapur Posts: 1,781	Which distro of Linux to install????? Guys one of my frnds has a Compaq Sr1931IL It has a ATI chipset moboand Samsung SATA 160GB hdd. i've tried to install FC5 & FC6 but it didnt install,pc hangs after 'Installing sata.sli' screen. So which distro of Linux sud i install on dat PC. Thnx in advance.

11-01-2007, 12:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
xxdvine Right Off the Assembly Line Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6	Re: Which distro of Linux to install????? use ubuntu live cd for checking hardware compatibility and then install the same

11-01-2007, 12:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
eddie El mooooo Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: India Posts: 1,414	Re: Which distro of Linux to install????? Try installing with acpi=off option. It looks like your SATA connector is not supported. What motherboard does this PC have and what type of SATA port?

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