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Bryan813 Joined: May 08, 2008 Posts: 1 Other Topics	Posted May 08, 2008 at 1:29:48 AM Subject: How to install things? I looked on other threads for this but it didn't help. I just built my computer with a PCChips A13G+ motherboard and it came with a CD to install drivers for VGA and stuff. The problem is the only thing I can do when I put the disc in is browse it. And I can't start anything on it to install these drivers. I want to keep using Linux instead of having to buy XP. Also, I'm using my older computer now. Can anyone help?
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Waxon Joined Apr 02, 2008 Posts: 120 Other Topics	Posted: May 08, 2008 4:29:17 AM Subject: How to install things? Okay, a question, do you already have a Linux OS installed, and if so which one? If you have a Linux distro installed, chances are the drivers on the disk aren't Linux compatible. As for VGA, you shouldn't need a driver for that, VGA is a part of the chipset or device BIOS. If it ain't broke, you aren't trying hard enough.
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Shashank Sharma Joined Jan 01, 1970 Posts: 1536 Location:New Delhi, India Other Topics	Posted: May 08, 2008 4:19:14 PM Subject: How to install things? Bryan, please follow the forum guidelines when posting here. Not only will that make your post clean, it might also ensure a quicker response. http://www.linux.com/forums/topic/1665 Coauthor of Beginning Fedora: From Novice to Professional published by Apress. Please follow the Forum Guidelines
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