Recent content by Blobby

I'd be interested too - I want to build a cheapish box with tv out for watching divx/dvds, so it doesn't need to be too fast. My K6/533 almost can handle it, but some higher quality divxs choke it. I'm thinking either C3 or a Celeron if I can get the Celeron to run cool enough to use just a heat...

Never mind, I see that my video card isn't on the HCL. I'll try it with a compatible card. Bobby

Has anyone had a problem getting Windows 2000 Pro to install on an 8KTA3? Windows 98 installed fine, but 2000 runs through the setup and then hangs at the point where it says Windows 2000 is now starting. I've tried telling it to use the Standard PC HAL, tried flashing the BIOS, disabling the...

Yup, /mbr did the trick. Thanks a bunch! I haven't used /mbr for years... Bobby

Thanks, I'll run & give /mbr a try. Bobby

Hi: I'm having a problem with my new setup. Got a new case, 8KTA3, Athlon 850 & 256MB RAM. I'm planning to move my current HD & video card over when I'm happy with my planned new configuration (W98/2K/Linux). So I thought I'd work out the install quirks on an old HD so I can still use my...