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Re: Any linux experts?
« Reply #15 on: 07 November 2006, 08:55:54 »
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One strange thing is that XP is more stable on my Mac than it ever was on my Compaq!?
A properly set up and secured XP desktop is probably the most stable desktop OS there is...
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« Reply #16 on: 07 November 2006, 09:45:42 »
If you're looking to boot in linux for diagnostics, you can download a Linux Live CD. These are great for fixing broken stuff and forcing Windows on. And they come with some games if you're bored. They're designed to read any file system (i.e. Windows NTFS, Linux, FAT16, FAT32 etc).

I recommend Knoppix. Best one I've used. Has generic drivers for loads of older systems, so should load on fine for your compaq.

Also, I sent you a PM :D
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« Reply #17 on: 07 November 2006, 09:53:34 »
Those are the bootable linux CD's right?  Can't boot from CD   ;)  Could I put that image on my new HD?

It is a Compaq X1360US, 2 years old, Celeron M, CDRW/DVD.  I bought a new HD, but can't install XP on it b/c can't boot from CD or USB.  Motherboard definitely jacked ont he USB side, maybe more.  Can still boot with old HD, but makes hellacious racket in you nudge it.
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« Reply #18 on: 07 November 2006, 10:14:56 »
In that case, your only option is to get a floppy drive for it. If your USB is screwed then you will need to get a floppy drive that fits in the CD drive bay (can pick em up on ebay cheap).

XP boot requires 6 floppy disks and can be downloaded here. Enjoy!
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Re: Any linux experts?
« Reply #19 on: 07 November 2006, 10:22:43 »
these laptops cannot take 'bay' type floppies, usb floppies only. And as the usb ports are donald ducked....
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« Reply #20 on: 07 November 2006, 10:23:58 »
Chuck it in the bin then! lol
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« Reply #21 on: 07 November 2006, 10:25:59 »
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Chuck it in the bin then! lol
I want this laptop, its a principle thing now....
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Re: Any linux experts?
« Reply #22 on: 07 November 2006, 10:32:42 »
What blew the USB ports....sure its not just the onboard polly fuses failed....
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« Reply #23 on: 07 November 2006, 10:34:38 »
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What blew the USB ports....sure its not just the onboard polly fuses failed....
I may be wrong, perhaps Theolodian can confirm, but I seem to recall Windows not being about to see controllers, so I guess the controller chip has gone...
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Re: Any linux experts?
« Reply #24 on: 07 November 2006, 11:57:10 »
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Tunnie, there is something a bit odd about this one. Its got the standard HP style BIOS. but it ignores any setting about boot device.

Only other thing I can think of is to remove shagged drive, ghost it to new one and try that  (I wondered if there was some kind of data encryption going on, but couldn't find a setting)...

Could the drive be locked to the mobo similar to how the Xbox drives are?
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« Reply #25 on: 07 November 2006, 12:03:36 »
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Tunnie, there is something a bit odd about this one. Its got the standard HP style BIOS. but it ignores any setting about boot device.

Only other thing I can think of is to remove shagged drive, ghost it to new one and try that  (I wondered if there was some kind of data encryption going on, but couldn't find a setting)...

Could the drive be locked to the mobo similar to how the Xbox drives are?

No such setting on PC's that old. Besides, the xbox drives were never locked :P I had one with a 250gb drive containing all my games, movies and music!
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« Reply #26 on: 07 November 2006, 12:07:40 »
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Tunnie, there is something a bit odd about this one. Its got the standard HP style BIOS. but it ignores any setting about boot device.

Only other thing I can think of is to remove shagged drive, ghost it to new one and try that  (I wondered if there was some kind of data encryption going on, but couldn't find a setting)...

Could the drive be locked to the mobo similar to how the Xbox drives are?

No such setting on PC's that old. Besides, the xbox drives were never locked :P I had one with a 250gb drive containing all my games, movies and music!

Thought you needed the bios chiping to replace drive?
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« Reply #27 on: 07 November 2006, 12:26:29 »
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Tunnie, there is something a bit odd about this one. Its got the standard HP style BIOS. but it ignores any setting about boot device.

Only other thing I can think of is to remove shagged drive, ghost it to new one and try that  (I wondered if there was some kind of data encryption going on, but couldn't find a setting)...

Could the drive be locked to the mobo similar to how the Xbox drives are?

No such setting on PC's that old. Besides, the xbox drives were never locked :P I had one with a 250gb drive containing all my games, movies and music!

Thought you needed the bios chiping to replace drive?

Hang on, you're right. I quite vividly remember myself fitting an Xecuter chip on mine now.  [smiley=lipsrsealed.gif]
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Re: Any linux experts?
« Reply #28 on: 07 November 2006, 13:20:21 »
Remember, no open discussion on how to circumvent the copy protection mechanisms...
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Re: Any linux experts?
« Reply #29 on: 07 November 2006, 14:40:56 »
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What blew the USB ports....sure its not just the onboard polly fuses failed....
I may be wrong, perhaps Theolodian can confirm, but I seem to recall Windows not being about to see controllers, so I guess the controller chip has gone...
I can fire it up if necessary to check stuff.  There is still power at the USB ports, but no logic/data connection.

As for being locked to the motherboard, can't boot from CD with old HD installed.
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