[ltp] Mandrake 8.0

[D. Sen]

Strange. Mandrake 7.2 was relatively easy to install. Thanks for the
warning though. I am going to put off upgrading till I have more time on
my hands.

Bill Mair wrote:

> Just tried and failed to get Mandrake 8.0 up and running (reasonably).
>
> Trial #1:
> Graphical install didn't recognize my trackpoint.
> continued - Couldn't get past network config without a mouse.
>
> Trial #2:
> Start again:
> Graphical install didn't recognize my trackpoint.
> continued - Skipped network config
> X-config offered generic LCD's from 640x480 up to 1600x1400, but no
> 1280x1024 - TP770X :-((
> Completed installation
> Tried Xconfigurator
> Tried mouseconfig
>
> Gave up.... :-(
>
> Not a good show from Mandrake.
>
> Now reinstalling Red Hat 7.1 Seawolf.
>
> Bill
>
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