Re: [TCLUG:22476] Laptop SuSE install problem

[Charles Clifton Fulton <cf352197@oak.cats.ohiou.edu>]

> There most certainly is a text based install process. Look at the CD-ROM
> jacket and see if there is a reference to "Installation with menu-driven 
> YaST1". This is the older install application. (Its also still the
> primary administration/configuration tool.) I'm running SuSE 7 Pro and
> its on the sleeve for CD-ROM #2. (If you're running the Personnal
> Edition I've not seen that so I'm not sure where the notes would be.)

I worked around it by using an external monitor... it picked out a nice
refresh rate (it even worked on the LCD) and all went well.  I not
familiar with the SuSE way of doing things but what I have is the "trial
version" from their FTP.

I guess they don't release "real" versions for download anymore?

> I'm planning to be at the Installfest on Saturday so if you can be there I'd 
> be glad to help.

That's a bit of a drive from Ohio. ;)  I joined the list during the SGI
fiasco and stayed on cause it has to be one of the better LUGs I've seen.

Thanks,
Charlie