ubuntu on homebuilt box

[taeb]

On Mon, Dec 19, 2005 at 04:58:58PM -0700, Hodgins Family wrote:
> Good afternoon!
> 
> >I dont quite think that is what he means. Sometimes, if your BIOS
> >software (on the chipset) needs updated. Often the update from the
> >manufacturer is a .exe that creates a boot floppy that upgrades the
> >BIOS. In -that- way its tied to windows.
> >
> >If thats what your wondering. Often a app called WINE can be used to
> >make the floppy. Or Im sure some good Ubuntu folk would be able to help
> >you.

This is correct.  I probably didn't phrase it well.  WINE might be an
option for me if FreeDos turns out not to be.  Thanks.


> 
> The OP might want to give a thought to FreeDOS(http://www.freedos.org/).
> 
> Here is a link from that site that would allow him to install a small 
> parition of a 16-bit OS -- forgotten its name now :) -- to use for 
> formatting bootable FAT floppies to hold the BIOS updating .exe files:
> http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/micro/pc-stuff/freedos/files/distributions/old/beta9sr2/
> 
> This link: http://fdos.org/bootdisks/old/ has some .img files that 
> create FreeDOS bootable disks. The OP could just copy the BIOS .exe file 
> to these disks, boot the computer from these disks and run the BIOS 
> software.
> 
> Rob

What a great site!  And an interesting history too.  This looks like it will handle
any update problems for me no sweat.  And the price is right.  Thanks very much for
this info, Rob.


And I guess I'll add here my thanks to everyone who responded to my
questions along with an apology for being slow to get back myself.  I
was trying to read about and track down more info, and that along with
the time of year took more time than it should.  Muchas thanks. :)

tonyB