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Glenn Joined: Mar 31, 2009 Posts: 3 Other Topics	Posted Mar 31, 2009 at 4:35:37 AM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD But I can't reboot my computer with it, when I try my computer says Windows could not start up properly and it gives me the option to safe start or start normally, this is when I try hitting F2 or delete those are they options it gives me.
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ZengShu Joined Mar 31, 2009 Posts: 1 Other Topics	Posted: Mar 31, 2009 6:32:56 AM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD Do you select booting from cdrom in your bios?
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kewlharsh Joined Mar 02, 2009 Posts: 57 Location:Melbourne, AU Other Topics	Posted: Mar 31, 2009 11:00:31 AM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD You probably need to change your BIOS settings to be able to boot from a CD. If you have already done that, then you might want to check if the CD contains the ISO alrite, and boots at some other computer. Just a suggestion. :) Whenever you feel like criticizing someone, just remember that all people in this world have not had the same advantages that you have had. - The Great Gatsby http://puppylinux.hostrator.com/
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Glenn Joined Mar 31, 2009 Posts: 3 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 01, 2009 12:01:21 AM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD How is it that I get into BIOS?
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c21aakevin Joined Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 32 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 01, 2009 12:11:15 AM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD I have the same problem with an old compaq laptop. Apparently, the bios for this computer is on the hard drive, and it has been configured to network boot. I can't change it. I have it set to boot from the cd, but it won't. It sounds like you have the same problem. When I get a chance, I will be erasing the hard drive and reinstalling the bios. I believe that this is the only way I will be able to get it installed. I have tried everything else, with no luck. You need to give info on the computer you are using so people can be more help. I put all my info in the signature box under account settings so I don't have to write it out with every post. Thanks, Kevin(noob) - Running Opensuse 11.0/Gnome & Window XP-SP3(dual boot) \| Toshibe M-35 Satellite \| 1.4GHz Intel Centrino \| 2 Gig ram(max'd) \| nvidia video GeForce 5200 - beta driver loaded
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Kelly Anderson Joined Feb 28, 2009 Posts: 15 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 01, 2009 1:19:27 AM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD I doubt the "BIOS" is on the hard drive...BIOS is "Basic Input Output System", and it's the code necessary to start the system up to the point where it can read from the Disk.
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Reed Joined Feb 07, 2008 Posts: 758 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 01, 2009 2:04:51 AM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD When your computer boots, before the operating system loads, you'll usually see a logo for the manufacturer and intrcutions on how to enter setup or change the boot order. Generally you do so by hitting esc or one of the function keys like F10 or F12.
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Rubberman Joined Jul 30, 2007 Posts: 944 Location:40 miles west of Chicago Other Topics	Posted: Apr 01, 2009 4:51:09 PM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD Or, while it's starting up, just hold down any key - this will usually trigger the system to boot into the BIOS as well, if you cannot figure out which is the proper key (can be F1, F2, Esc, or whatever). Some older system won't display which key it should use, so just hold down the Escape key. And if you don't know where the "any key" is, then you are on the wrong forum! :-) Sometimes real fast is almost as good as real time. Remember, Google is your friend!
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Glenn Joined Mar 31, 2009 Posts: 3 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 04, 2009 10:04:04 PM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD I ended up giving up, and installing it on my older computer; it probably has something to do with Compaq, because my it was my Compaq that refused to boot puppy Linux in any manner.
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Warmotor Joined Apr 25, 2008 Posts: 24 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 08, 2009 9:06:10 PM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD In my experience DEL is the most common key to get to your BIOS. Which lives on your motherboard, by the way. Some laptops/netbooks will actually store a backup of the BIOS on a small partition of your hard drive, but that has nothing to do with the actual BIOS that your system is running. The BIOS is a very basic layer that allows the lowest level of your operating system to talk to your hardware, if it were stored on a drive it would break the whole process. Glenn, you gave up pretty damn quick there. The ability to get into your BIOS and make changes like altering boot sequence is pretty basic stuff. I wouldn't trust someone to install an OS that didn't even know how to get to their BIOS configuration. Sorry, don't mean to be a jerk, but this 'day-one' stuff back in 1985.
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Rubberman Joined Jul 30, 2007 Posts: 944 Location:40 miles west of Chicago Other Topics	Posted: Apr 08, 2009 9:44:54 PM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD Well Warmotor, these days your average PC user just buys the system, and goes right ahead and starts using it, never bothering to learn about terms such as BIOS, boot record, partition, etc. In fact, most of them don't even bother to set up user accounts and passwords for their systems, which is why so many of them are pwnd by bot-net herders and root-kits. The fact that some are starting to ask (what to many of us are dumb) questions on these forums is a great thing, IMO! That's why I try to spend a little time each day to help them "get it". Sometimes real fast is almost as good as real time. Remember, Google is your friend!
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Warmotor Joined Apr 25, 2008 Posts: 24 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 09, 2009 6:06:52 PM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD You make a good point, my bad for jumping to judgement. Still, learning to use the BIOS options would be a good learning experience, dude shouldn't have given up so quickly.
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Rubberman Joined Jul 30, 2007 Posts: 944 Location:40 miles west of Chicago Other Topics	Posted: Apr 11, 2009 9:40:12 PM Subject: So I've got my puppy linux ISO on a CD Agreed. It's just a part of that "take control of your life" philosophy that most Linux users seem to exemplify, vs the "don't think, just use it" philosophy that Windows seems to evince. At least give Glen some slack for trying to cross the bridge to independence! :-) Sometimes real fast is almost as good as real time. Remember, Google is your friend!
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