Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 21:04:12 +0100 From: "Odd Rune Strømmen" <oddrune@anipsyche.net> To: "KC" <eklipz@xanadu42.freeserve.co.uk> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: problem with installation Message-ID: <000f01c3c7fd$9d200300$6403c80a@stine> References: <000801c3c77a$bd0736d0$b07e86d9@ag183001>
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----- Original Message ----- From: "KC" <eklipz@xanadu42.freeserve.co.uk> To: <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.org> Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 5:27 AM Subject: problem with installation >Hi there, > >I've run into a problem during (actually before) installation. It's probably a common one, but I >couldn't find a word about it on freebsd.org. I boot from the CD (version is 5.0), but when it gets to >the "probing for devices" screen, it hangs. I disconnected my internal Zip drive, but that did >absolutely nothing. I'm really excited about using FreeBSD and I would truly appreciate any help >you folks can provide. > >Cheers, >Casey Hi Casey, First of all, we need to know the hardware you are currently using, as it seems like that's the source of the problem. You're onto something with disconnecting your Zip drive, but you should also try the elimination-method, disconnecting one device, try to boot, disconnect another and try to boot, etc. Best regards Odd Rune Strømmen Lykkebø, Lt.
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