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Which distro of Linux to install?????

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/which-distro-of-linux-to-install.46112/

assasin
assasin Original post #1
Jan 11, 2007 at 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.
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xxdvine #2
Jan 11, 2007 at 12:18 AM
use ubuntu live cd for checking hardware compatibility and then install the same
eddie
eddie #3
Jan 11, 2007 at 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?