[lynch]

Just saw this at another site and thought I,d pass it along:

Error scenario: Installing 9.2 and being told unable to install the base system and subsequent reboot reveals that CD-ROM drive is physically dead.
Why: According to LG Electronics, their ODD (Optical Disc Drive) products do not support Linux nor do they test with Linux. Unfortunately, many Dell computers (possibly others) come with these CD-ROM drives.
Solution: Currently there is no solution or work-around for this issue; it is still under investigation. Damage occurs even when doing a network install. At this point, please do not install Mandrake Linux 9.2 on any computer containing a LG-based CD-ROM drive or it will damage your CD-ROM drive! We are actively looking for a solution to this problem.

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This is a strange one that seems to have all concerned stumped.
Beware.
lynch

[srhoades]

I saw that on slashdot as well. I must say, that is quite strange...

[bassetman]

Thanks for the heads up!

[lynch]

Mandrake has found the culprit and are going to fix the isos and CDs.
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[zippo8891]

well, its good advice cause its completely true! I had just burned Mandrake Linux 9.2 on a CD and i checked to see if it was working cause the computer i was installing it on wasnt quite ready yet, i forgot that the boot sequence contained the CDROM and it started setting up, i quickly removed one of the disks from my CD burner (SONY CD-RW) but the one in my other drive wouldnt come out. I switched off my computer and when i started it up it froze! i had to remove my CD drive from my computer and then let it start up. The CD drive litterally got fried, it doesnt even light up now if i plugged it in and started up the computer, luckily it was only an LG, 12x and that i still have my other drive (and yup my computer is a Dell)

[bassetman]

Bummers zippo!

Welcome to TSG though!

[lynch]

Welcome to TSG Zippo.Sorry you didnt see that before.
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