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Bob wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> This evening I attempted to install LINUX on my PC without much
> success.  I successfully created a boot and root disk using LININST.
> And was able to create a Linux native partition and Linux swap
> partision using the Linux fdisk program.
> 
> However, when it came time to identify a media source to copy the
> slackware (infomagic CD-ROM), a message came up saying that it was
> unable to identify my CD-ROM.  This I find confusing.  How would it be
> possible to create a boot and root disk using LININST from the CD-ROM
> and then not be capable of finding my CD-ROM when it was time to
> install the slackware programs.
> 
> Does anyone have any suggestions?  Is it possible to somehow get this
> so that the media source recongnizes my CD-ROM (it's a Mitsumi 4x).
> And if this is not possible ... does anyone know where I can get a
> copy of the latest build of Linux slackware on disks ... maybe it will
> recognize my floppies.
> 
> Thanks for you help,
> 
> Bob

Hi Bob,

Sounds like the kernel, which resides on the boot disk you created, does
not have Mitsumi CD support in it.  

You created the boot and root disks under Dos or Windows right?  The CD
was accessible then, but once you boot via your Linux boot disk, it is a
different system.

You need to recreate the boot disk.  The root disk should be ok.

When you create the boot disk, you have to chose properly which kernel
is to go on it.  There is a file called (I think) "which.one", which you
need to view before creating the boot disk.  In this file is listed all
the possible kernel choices.  Search the list for your type of CD
hardware, then note which kernel name is beside it.

There are instruction documents (viewable under DOS) which help you
choose which kernel to stick on your boot disk.

Stick with it!  Get back to me via email if more assistance is required.

Best regards,
Tom Atkinson