TheRob Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I've been trying on and off for weeks now, but I can't find one that gets past "Still Waiting For Root Device"! I've tried about four distros. So I'm going to ask for a better version, instead of asking about the Root Device error. I've tried all manner of combinations of SATA, PCI and USB HDDs and CD/DVD drives. Argh. Well here's the specs: AMD Athlon X2 4800+ 2Gb RAM Nvidia Geforce 8600gt Asus M2N-MX SE Motherboard SATA HDD (250Gb) Help me Obi Wan! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119105-recommend-me-a-distro/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dman Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Try Kalyway 10.5.2 Because it has AMD support or try 10.5.2 Zephyroth's for AMD. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119105-recommend-me-a-distro/#findComment-843439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 I think I tried the Zeph one. I'll try Kaly. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119105-recommend-me-a-distro/#findComment-843449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJack Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 You probably don't wanna hear this, but sell your current pc, and buy an intel setup with a compatible motherboard. My old setup was: Asus M2N-E SLI AMD 5200 X2 etc etc I tried installing it on this quite a few times, but kept getting the same message as you. I didn't sell my old one, but i bought the setup in my sig, installed really easily with Kalyway intel 10.5.1 with everything working, im guessing you'll have a lot easier time updating stuff as well. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119105-recommend-me-a-distro/#findComment-843458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 I've been thinking of grabbing an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, but I don't have the cash ti replace the stuff at the minute. >_< Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119105-recommend-me-a-distro/#findComment-843462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
krrr Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 heh, i Agree with Mr Jack. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119105-recommend-me-a-distro/#findComment-843594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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