[syslinux] problems with syslinux

[Peter Gruber]

hello there,

my problem is as follows:


i tried to install debian on my old system. downloaded the boot disks and
let them boot.
i followed the installation instructions!
this is the produced error message:

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boot:
Loading linux.bin ................ ready.
Wrong loader: giving up.
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after having tried different floppies, even different floppy drives, using
different memory and other things... i figured out it is a syslinux problem.
i also tried to install suse - same error message.

i ran a few google searches, but didnt find any help anywhere.
i hope you can help me with my problem!

looking forward to hearing from you guys...

Peter



more information about the computer here:

BIOS ID    : 2A5IIG0BC-00
BIOS TYPE  : Award Software Inc.
BIOS DATE  : 09/08/97
CHIPSET ID : SiS-5582-W877
OEM INFO   : AUTO DETECT INTEL(R) SERIES CPU START Ver.1.5

64MB EDO RAM (2x 32MB)
AMD K6 200 MHz Family 5 Model 6 Step 2
L1 CPU Cache 64K
L2 M/B Cache 32K

HD:
406,55 MB
Cyls/Hd/Spt 826/16/63

Video:
Ati Rage 3d II +