11-02-2006, 09:40 AM
I've an old 486 pc that I try to use for A small linux version. But after I did a "format C" the pc don't recognices the cdrom device. What can I do to restore support for the cdromdrive?
11-02-2006, 09:40 AM
11-12-2006, 07:43 PM
what is the make of the cdrom ? and what version of linux are you running ?
01-08-2007, 04:02 PM
johnnybgoode Wrote:
I've an old 486 pc that I try to use for A small linux version. But after I did a "format C" the pc don't recognices the cdrom device. What can I do to restore support for the cdromdrive?
You shouldn't need to "format c" to install Linux. I don't know of any linux installers that run from DOS. What you will probably need is a bootable CD with the linux installer on it. Put it in the CD drive, reboot the computer, set the BIOS to boot from the CD, and then run the installation.