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xgamer99

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How to install?
« on: May 07, 2010, 05:16:11 am »
I downloaded the LinuxMCE-8.10-beta2 torrent found at this page: http://www.linuxmce.org/index.php/download

I then burned it to a DVD, and now it won't boot from the disc.

I'm not really sure what to do. I've never had a problem installing a linux distro before...


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Re: How to install?
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2010, 10:44:20 am »
Try downloading and burning the latest snapshot, see if that makes any difference http://linuxmce.iptp.org/snapshots/

Also, make sure you follow the installation instructions carefully http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Installing_0810
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Re: How to install?
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2010, 07:55:20 pm »
You may also try burning at a slower speed.  I had the same problem, burn reported fine, but wouldn't boot.  After burning the same image at a slower speed it worked fine.

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Re: How to install?
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2010, 11:34:56 am »
Also use the latest snapshot that is 3,7Gb, the others are faulty

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Re: How to install?
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2010, 01:24:30 am »
You may try installation using scripts. IMHO it's the best way to install LinuxMCE. I tried DVD installation of 0810 only once and it wasn't success.
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Re: How to install Latest Snapshot via DVD burning ?
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2010, 05:36:54 pm »
We should have a sticky thread for burning the latest snapshot.

Note, its always best to use re-writeable media unless you need more coasters.

If a DVD or CD doesn't boot after burning, then there is most likely a problem with the media or hardware.

Also check the BIOS settings to make sure that you have booting from cdrom enabled and check the boot order.

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Re: How to install?
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2010, 07:58:06 pm »
I concur. I remember once changing CD/DVD drive for it to work.

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Re: How to install?
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2010, 11:55:11 pm »
I got it working, thanks all!

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Re: How to install?
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2010, 06:39:15 pm »
What did you do to get it working?
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