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> Date: Sat, 21 Oct 95 22:23:29 > From: "Joe.Bormel" <joe.bormel@palmtop.com> > To: wmng@berlioz.nsc.com > Cc: tp750@cs.utk.edu > Subject: re: Linux on DOS partition > > I've made the BOOT and ROOT disks to run LINUX from a DOS > partition and they work but I can't get Linux to > recognize my DOCK-II based CD-ROM drive (Adaptec SCSI), > to complete the install. I'm using the appropriate BOOT > disk with support for Adaptec SCSI... I think I'm not > doing something specific at the boot prompt. > > Anybody been thru this and got Linux installed on a thinkpad > using the DOCK-II CD-ROM??? > > -Joe > > > > You don't mention which Thinkpad model you're using, but I've installed Linux on my '755CX attached to a Dock II. I didn't *install* through the SCSI card, I have a Mitsumi CD-ROM drive in my Dock II with it's own interface that I installed from, but after everything was installed, Linux recognized the Adaptec SCSI card and allowed me to mount and use my optical disks attached to it... ---------- Jim Lee Diamond Quest Consulting leejim@peak.org 30563 Ridge St http://www.peak.org/~leejim Lebanon, OR 97355