Not able to install linux on Presario V3000

[The Spartan]

Hi,
1. Its a SATA HDD on this laptop
2. During install HDD is not detected

PLEASE HELP AMIGOS.

Regds

[Alexander Chuzhoy]

What version of Linux do you install?
You can convert (as workaround) the disk to "legacy" in bios and it'll work.

[The Spartan]

1. RHEL 4
2. Did try to experiment with BIOS - no go.
3. Please assist

[Joel Kammet]

If you don't need RHEL for a specific reason, try Ubuntu linux instead. I haven't used it on your particular model, but it's incredibly easy to install, use and maintain, and it should install on your SATA drive without giving you headaches.

The standard Ubuntu release includes Gnome. If you prefer KDE, download the Kubuntu installation disk.

[The Spartan]

Hey Joel,

Certainly shall try the your suggestion.

Regds.

[The Spartan]

Hi,

I downloaded and cerated ubutu iso onto a CD.
But the unit does not boot from the CD at all.

Please help.

[The Spartan]

Created bootable unbutu CD - no go am not able to install linux.

Contacted hp - no go!

Any help would be great.

[The Spartan]

Have given up!!!!

Shall try SuSE before the end