boot stalls scanning for ieee1394

bak · n00b Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Posts: 2

Hi

I'm using a Compaq presario 2500 and trying to boot from the LiveCD. When it begins loading modules the system just sits there scanning for ieee1394...............does anyone know a work around, please?

Thanks!

rev|saxon · n00b Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Posts: 4

I was having the same problem. I found that by using the 2004.1 LiveCD I was able to get it installed ok, and due to the fact you update during install anyway, it dosnt really matter. Just be sure to do a "rmmod eth1394" or your internet wont work.

bak · n00b Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Posts: 2

Thanks - I've been temporarily using debian, but I'll give it another go as it sounds as if there's a fix.

Maedhros · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 8:28 am Post subject:

It doesn't matter which livecd you use - apart from providing the environment to install from, it has no bearing on the installed system at all. I still use a 2004.0 livecd if I ever have to reinstall, and a lot of people swear by knoppix instead.
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