Re: install linux in IBM microdrive 1GB

[Cameron Simpson <cs zip com au>]

On 23:03 30 May 2002, Li Tan <litan ou edu> wrote:
| Hi, I am trying to install redhat linux 7.3 into IBM microdrive 1GB. The
| microdrive is inserted into a Compact Flash II to IDE adapter, and the
| adapter is connected to IDEcable. (http://www.mesanet.com/diskcardinfo.html)
|  however the installation always stoped at the beginning. it stoped at
| partion check after the system The BIOS recognizd it and it boots but during
| the linux system boot up, it stoped at partition check.

I would guess it's unpartitioned (like floppies usually are). Use fdisk
or partition magic or something on it and make a single partition spanning
the whole disc, then retry your install.
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