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by **crs1..** » Wed, 02 Apr 1997 04:00:00

I am trying to install Linux Slackware (with kernel 2.0). I have the
following system:

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Pentium 133Mhz
48 Megs RAM

1.44 floppy drive (A: drive)
Western Digital WD7193 SCSI controller
Conner CFP1060S hard drive
1 DOS/WIN95 partition (C: drive)
1 blank partition (D: drive, where Linux is to be installed)
Toshiba XM-3701TA CDROM (E: drive)
Iomega parallel port ZIP drive (F: drive)
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Problem 1:
When I use lilo to install linux, it can't find my SCSI controller no matter
what bootdisk I use. Depending on what bootdisk I use, it either says
something like:

Installation of WD7000 failed

or

SCSI devices=0

Problem 2:
I have heard that putting linux on a Conner CFP1060S can be hazardous to the
health of your hard drive. Has anyone tried linux with this type of drive?

Problem 3:
In the event that I cannot put linux on my hard drive, I would like to put it
on my zip drive. How?

If anyone has answers to any or all of the above three problems, could they
either post or email me at

Thanks!

by **Ben La** » Wed, 02 Apr 1997 04:00:00

Quote:> Problem 1:
> When I use lilo to install linux, it can't find my SCSI controller no matter
> what bootdisk I use. Depending on what bootdisk I use, it either says
> something like:

> Installation of WD7000 failed

> or

> SCSI devices=0

> Problem 2:
> I have heard that putting linux on a Conner CFP1060S can be hazardous to the
> health of your hard drive. Has anyone tried linux with this type of drive?

This is an old FAQ.....:)
I was used to have a WD7193 SCSI controller and ended up with buying a
Adaptec 2940U.
The problem can rarely be happened on your Cornner hard drive. It's
because of your WD controller.
I had done lots of researches and surfed on internet for looking for an
available driver but I failed.
WD has sold the SCSI dep. to Adaptec and Adaptec isn't willing to
develope new driver for those contollers.
So, the conclusion is either you give up installing linux or you have to
buy a compatable controller for linux....OR write a driver by
yourself.........I believe that many people will be happy about your
great achievement!!!

Good luck!!!
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4. Majordomo mailing list server.
3/31/1997
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WD7193 SCSI controller and Conner CFP1060S hard drive problem

WD7193 SCSI controller and Conner CFP1060S hard drive problem

WD7193 SCSI controller and Conner CFP1060S hard drive problem