Problems using live CD on new machine

[NoOp]

On 07/01/2009 12:55 PM, Richard wrote:
> On Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:51:18 -0700
> NoOp <glgxg at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
>> Can you try knoppix? I don't think that I've ever had a system that
>> wouldn't boot w/knoppix. Well, I did have one that needed some kernel
>> parameters set first, but it was a 12 year old system with the
>> original bios. If it won't run knoppix, then I'd seriously consider
>> hardware issues.
> 
> I'll have a look at Knoppix.  I guess it's not 64 bit, though? 

Nope. 32bit. You might also try a 32bit Ubuntu liveCD - I noted from
some of the 'io scheduler cfg registered (default)' responses/links
indicated that they got their system working using 32bit.
I'd try those first (32bit) & if they work at least it narrows down the
primary hardware issues.