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Hi,
I try to install Caldera Linux Distribution 2.3 with Kernel 2.2.10 version,
but after i set the keyboard, language and mouse i receive this message: "An
error has occured-no valid devices were found on which to create new
filesystems. Please check your hardware for the cause of this problem". If
I upgrade to kernel version 2.4, I can install linux.
Thanks

Quote:>Hi,
>I try to install Caldera Linux Distribution 2.3 with Kernel 2.2.10
>version, but after i set the keyboard, language and mouse i receive this
>message: "An error has occured-no valid devices were found on which to
>create new filesystems. Please check your hardware for the cause of this
>problem". If I upgrade to kernel version 2.4, I can install linux.
>Thanks

Try Mandrake 7.2, that will make it a lot easier to install Linux with this
Mobo.

2.4 supports the hpt370, but unfortunately, you will need to install a
linux distro *before* you upgrade the kernel. Unless you have the patience
to wait for a distro with a 2.4.x kernel :)

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Kenneth R?rvik         91841353/22950312

0875 OSLO               home.no.net/stasis

Thanks a lot for you response Kenneth.
Because I am a novice(i.e. I never installed Linux) I don't know the maining
of "distro" and the concept of the words with "distro". Please, you can say
me an explanation?
Thank you
Marco

Quote:>Thanks a lot for you response Kenneth.
>Because I am a novice(i.e. I never installed Linux) I don't know the
>maining of "distro" and the concept of the words with "distro". Please,
>you can say me an explanation?
>Thank you

Distro means a Linux "distribution", like Red Hat, Mandrake, Caldera etc.
There are many of them around, and all of them have slightly different
setups. The most important difference is the choice of "package"
management, which means the method used to install new software packages.
The most popular ones are rpm (RedHat with clones, like Mandrake,
Turbolinux)and deb (Debian, Storm...).

I generally find Mandrake to be the easiest to install and set up if you're
a beginner. It will also allow a bit more advanced users to do what they
want. Plus, it will install on your system without requiring special
tricks.

You may want to check out other distributions as you become more
comfortable. Head on over to www.linuxdoc.org and see if you can find any
good texts in the howto-section :)

Good luck! Regards, Kenneth.
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Kenneth R?rvik         91841353/22950312

0875 OSLO               home.no.net/stasis