mannshands
March 4th, 2009, 09:25 PM
Hi all.
Tried to install several dists. Ended up with lots of partitions but nothing installed though the Live versions worked. Some showed grub error 5. Tried Grub Superdisc without success. Have settled on Ubuntu 8.1. Live cd is running. Tried to install using full disc option to clear out old partitions leftover from Mintlinux, OSLinux, Fedora and Zenwalk (looked primitive,it froze during format).
So now I get (Errno 5)input/output error. Burned 2 discs at 2X on KCK DVD-R, using VSO Copy to DVD for one, and Power ISO for other. DVD player works ok. In cold room. Been to lots of advice forums. Nothing seems to apply to me.
BTW:Is a Sony Vaio vgn-ar61m that had HD erased by owners son by mistake trying to uninstall Vista. Can open Bios but looks ok.
Whats next to try?
THX
Tried to install several dists. Ended up with lots of partitions but nothing installed though the Live versions worked. Some showed grub error 5. Tried Grub Superdisc without success. Have settled on Ubuntu 8.1. Live cd is running. Tried to install using full disc option to clear out old partitions leftover from Mintlinux, OSLinux, Fedora and Zenwalk (looked primitive,it froze during format).
So now I get (Errno 5)input/output error. Burned 2 discs at 2X on KCK DVD-R, using VSO Copy to DVD for one, and Power ISO for other. DVD player works ok. In cold room. Been to lots of advice forums. Nothing seems to apply to me.
BTW:Is a Sony Vaio vgn-ar61m that had HD erased by owners son by mistake trying to uninstall Vista. Can open Bios but looks ok.
Whats next to try?
THX