Sunday, July 6, 2014

Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: [linux] Linux install for HP Workstation Dual-Xeon xw8000

 

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From: "ed ed@s5h.net [LINUX_Newbies]" <LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com>
To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
Cc: "linux_newbies@yahoogroups.com" <linux_newbies@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 6, 2014 3:08 AM
Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: [linux] Linux install for HP Workstation Dual-Xeon xw8000

 
On Sat, Jul 05, 2014 at 03:28:28PM -0700, Joan Leach jleach728@sbcglobal.net [linux] wrote:
> I thought perhaps the on-board ide and scsi were bad, but I added a
> sata pci-x controller and still can't get either Zorin nor Mint
> installed.

Why, what happens when you try? Does it boot? Were you trying to boot
USB/CD images?

> Is the computer too old for Linux? Is there a Distro that
> will auto-detect its limitations and download the custom iso or net
> install image? Or will it be resigned to Live CD/DVD testing? Thanks
> for the suggestions...

Well, if it's suggestions that you're after I note from a google image
search that you could also do Live 1.4" testing too :)

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Best regards,
Ed http://www.s5h.net/
Well I finally got to install on an external hard disk and use PloP to boot via USB. I see differences to Zorin 8 because the old HP firmware probably.
Funny Linux has cures for funky motherboards, but it can't have an "if x do x" when it comes to funky Linux firmware. I have a dream the Kernel can someday link to old info and plug it in, update, debug on the fly and therefore save the world from so much wasted computers. I know the facts, but I can dream...Oh, I had to laugh at HP complaining about working outside HD0,0, too.
Joan in Reno


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