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amsbradley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > I think my hard disc is heading for oblivion: Each time I try to install a > Linux distro on it (this occurs with all the distros I've tried), the end > result is a non functioning system. even though it seems to go through the > installation procedure ok. > > Distros like Knoppix work fine from RAM/DVD, but as soon I try a proper > install, they fail! > > Is there a way to perform a low level format on the disc, (below the > partitioning level), or will I just have to scrape my pennies together and > get a new hard disc :( > > TIA > > Tony > > > > what happens if you try and partition it in windows? -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html