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Offline linus72

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tried installing tc-2.0, but it either hangs at boot or quits right before getting to X setup
everything else seems normal, no error messages and apps are restored, etc
I did get to console using superuser code, but after rebooting after installing it would get stuck too...?
it has integrated neomagic graphics and lcd screen I think
any ideas?
thanks

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Re: tinycore boots to starting X but quits on toshiba-7000ct 160mb RAM
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2009, 09:10:24 PM »
tried installing tc-2.0, but it either hangs at boot or quits right before getting to X setup
everything else seems normal, no error messages and apps are restored, etc
I did get to console using superuser code, but after rebooting after installing it would get stuck too...?
it has integrated neomagic graphics and lcd screen I think
any ideas?
thanks

Try using loglevel=10 at boot instead of quiet to get detailed boot results. Maybe you will see some errors.
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Re: tinycore boots to starting X but quits on toshiba-7000ct 160mb RAM
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2009, 09:21:36 PM »
thanks alot!
I am thinking about using dsl-n to install tc
problem with lappy is it has no cdrom, and can't boot from usb so
I use plop bootmanager to boot a usb
dsl-n gets to X easy, whereas dsl and feather and tc get stuck.
so, I could use dsl-n to install tc and install grub.
also, maybe I should try 1.4.3 rather than 2.0?
whjat do you think?

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Re: tinycore boots to starting X but quits on toshiba-7000ct 160mb RAM
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2009, 09:28:07 PM »
Many old laptops require framebuffer, Xfbdev extension (see faq).
My old thinkpad had neomagic and worked with Xfbdev 800x600.
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Re: tinycore boots to starting X but quits on toshiba-7000ct 160mb RAM
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2009, 09:31:36 PM »
of course!
gracias menana :P

now, seems Grub is now dying on me at boot, as it won't boot anymore
just keeps acting like it s loading but never does....
hmmmm I'l get it working somehow... ;D