PCLOS TIPS
( By Owyn )


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Tip Index
Getting Started
Getting started with PcLinuxOs Preview 5.
Known Hardware problems with PV5
PV5 Requires 256MB
How to check LiveCD

Booting the Live CD
Cheat Codes
More Cheatcodes - Kernel Parameters
Does "livecd home=usb" work in PV5?

Problems after Boot
Kmidi "Can't open Output Device"
Where has my funky rotating cpu usage cube gone?
I am having problems with my sound
Do usb storage devices work in PV5?
No network connection after boot

Installing to Hard Disk
Installing to a Hard Drive does not work
How do I add back my windows partition for dual booting now that lilo has been installed in my master boot record?
How should I install the bootloader?
PV5 Hard Disc Install - Step-by-Step
DiskDrake won't format new partition
ReiserFS most reliable PV5 partition format

After Installing to Hard Disk
How to Play a DVD with PV5
What about Mandrake Updates?
Using PcLinuxOs Mirrors
Using PLF with PCLos
Using apt-get with PCLos

Other (Work in Progress)
My CD burner does not work after installing to the hard disk
How do I update my existing multi-boot configuration from PCLos?
tbd



Owyn


-- Jan 23 2004 --