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fly@prairienet.org (Jeremy Jones) writes:

> 
> I am new to linux and tryiing to learn.  I learn best by example but am 
> having problems.  I cant install it.

Yes you can.  You just have to BELIEVE that you can.[0]

> I have slackware version i dont know what and trying to install it on a 2 
> year old packard bell(i know they suck) with a DX2 processor.

They don't. Well, at least no more than any other computer[1]
> 
> when i boot the machine using the boot image disk everything appears 
> fine.  when i but in the root image the machine gives me a message like:
> 
> BIOS32 extention not found.  this version still requires it.  sorry.

OHMIGOD!!![2]

> 
> could any one give me any idea what this means and how to fix it.

I have many ideas on how to fix this.


Unfortunately, most of the require you to die.


It's a PCI thing. It's not vital. It doesn't hurt your box. Ignore it.


HTH


Saundo

[0] AMEN!
[1] Vicious, lying mean-assed petulant BASTARDS that they are.
[2] THe Broncos lead the Division!
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