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Boot Problem / Boot Options
Posted: Fri 26 Aug 2005, 15:24
by Haplu
Hi,
Puppy Linux looks very interesting for its size content ratio.
I could download and burn the iso without problem.
But now whatever I try, the boot-process stops after "type of mouse" with a black screen.
I guess that it has something to do with the VGA Mode and this may be resolved with a suitable boot option.
Where can I find a list of the boot options for Puppy Linux ?
Can I use KNOPPIX CheatCode ? and what is the kernel name for Puppy Linux ?
kind regards and thanks for an answer.
Posted: Fri 26 Aug 2005, 16:22
by Rich
Can you elaborate a bit on the spec of your system.
Also, are you using a USB mouse, or a PS/2 one. There are reports of initial boot problems with usb mouses in the forum ( somewhere )
Rich
Posted: Fri 26 Aug 2005, 16:33
by Bruce B
I give the kernel a lot of parameters with grub. I don't think this option is availabe on a cd boot.
after you select the mouse it tries to start X. I think it's hanging on starting X
video card / monitor incompatibility maybe?
i am not saying for sure this will work, but bladehunder(i believe) has a frame bufffer supported puppy distro. might be the answer.
same trouble
Posted: Tue 30 Aug 2005, 18:08
by Htwo
I have the same problem, as Haplu.
I have buyed the magazine "linuxuser" on the CD from the magazine is Puppy 1.0.4.
I havent change anything in the BIOS, but when i start the PC and give the CD into it, then Puppy starts.
After the "type of mouse" (I use a PS/2-mouse) there are some more lines, but to fast to read it and after it the "black screen" comes.
On the same PC i use Windows2000, it is a Pentium III with 700Mhz and 288MB SDRAM.
It
Posted: Tue 30 Aug 2005, 23:11
by Bruce B
The sequence I get is, it asks for the type of mouse, then asks if the mouse has a wheel.
Then X starts, the two posters with problems report that it happens after the type of mouse question and not after the wheel question. Maybe it is not X related, as I earlier thought.
It is also not a case sensitive problem (PS/2 vs ps/2) as that will produce an text error message.
I don't know.
Posted: Wed 31 Aug 2005, 00:03
by Guest
What gfx chipsset do you guys have ?
Posted: Wed 31 Aug 2005, 10:13
by Haplu
I have :
a VIA-chipset
Award BIOS
AMD-Athlon Processor
ATI Rage graphic card
PS/2 mouse with 2 buttons
Indeed the X-System does not start. Why ?
kind regards
Posted: Wed 31 Aug 2005, 12:27
by Htwo
it is after the wheel-question.
Rage 128 GL SD AGP
Posted: Wed 31 Aug 2005, 17:10
by Bruce B
Htwo wrote:it is after the wheel-question.
Rage 128 GL SD AGP
Did it ever work? The reason I ask is maybe the /etc/videomode file has bad information
If it never worked, I'd try the frame buffer Puppy version.
I believe this is by bladehunter. I've not used it and I don't know where to get it off hand
bladehunter? what do you think?
Posted: Wed 31 Aug 2005, 18:30
by Guest
Not hasn
Posted: Thu 01 Sep 2005, 05:54
by Bruce B
[quote="Anonymous"]Not hasn
Posted: Thu 01 Sep 2005, 10:48
by danleff
Also check out the
Versions of Puppy wiki page.
versions of puppy
Posted: Fri 02 Sep 2005, 04:05
by ezeze5000
I had to use this version for my old laptop.
Try here:
http://www.edgarbrits.net/puppy/cd-pupp ... theros.iso
in announcements
Posted: Fri 02 Sep 2005, 04:56
by raffy