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Old 05-23-12, 11:49
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Default dual boot crash Debian >xp pro

Is there any way to force linux boot when the system crashes to black screen at the logon prompt.Ditto xp.. Or how do I make a fresh install floppy With chkdsk fdisk .ie to create a ramdrive to mount hd.so I can work in dos..:
Its a windows box with debian x2 parts + xp x1. Have been using wine to cross the platforms
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Default Re: dual boot crash Debian >xp pro

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Is there any way to force linux boot when the system crashes to black screen at the logon prompt.Ditto xp.. Or how do I make a fresh install floppy With chkdsk fdisk .ie to create a ramdrive to mount hd.so I can work in dos..:
Its a windows box with debian x2 parts + xp x1. Have been using wine to cross the platforms
Hold shift key at boot to force grub to display menu.

Black screen may be video drivers. Is this pure debian or a distro?
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As I remember its Debian squeeze Linux 6 I think . Gosh my old chromasomes are really getting fried .
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As I remember its Debian squeeze Linux 6 I think . Gosh my old chromasomes are really getting fried .

Debian will allow you to download and create a "Live Boot CD".

http://www.debian.org/CD/
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