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    live DVD 386 vs. alternate install disc...

    I am about to do a reformat and reinstall of Dapper after a boot error that I cannot seem to fix.

    I am wondering if the alternate install will allow me to select which kernel I wish to install (386, k7, 686)?

    I have the DVD version which includes the alternate install. How do I access the additional options during the boot process?

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    Re: live DVD 386 vs. alternate install disc...

    Originally posted by c_martini
    I am about to do a reformat and reinstall of Dapper after a boot error that I cannot seem to fix.
    Just a suggestion: If you're about to reinstall, 6.10 (Edgy) should be released tomorrow, perhaps it would be worthwhile to install that instead of Dapper?

    I am wondering if the alternate install will allow me to select which kernel I wish to install (386, k7, 686)?
    Don't think so, at least it hasn't been an option on previous CDs. However, changing a kernel is a simple process if done correctly, feel free to ask if you need step-by-step instructions. (Note: on Edgy 'k7' and '686' kernels have been replaced by the 'generic' kernel)

    I have the DVD version which includes the alternate install. How do I access the additional options during the boot process?
    Haven't used the DVD, but I assume there is a boot list from which you can choose whether to start the (Alternate) Installer or run as a Desktop (Live) CD/DVD.
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      Re: live DVD 386 vs. alternate install disc...

      Originally posted by kubicle
      (Note: on Edgy 'k7' and '686' kernels have been replaced by the 'generic' kernel)
      So then this generic kernel works on all platforms? Is this a separate kernel from the default version that Edgy installs?
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        Re: live DVD 386 vs. alternate install disc...

        Originally posted by c_martini
        So then this generic kernel works on all platforms? Is this a separate kernel from the default version that Edgy installs?
        It works on all the newer x86 family processors (intel and athlon), I think 386 kernel is still installed by default for compatibility purposes.
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          Re: live DVD 386 vs. alternate install disc...

          Originally posted by kubicle
          It works on all the newer x86 family processors (intel and athlon), I think 386 kernel is still installed by default for compatibility purposes.
          Thanks for the info kubicle...

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