[mythtv-users] KnoppMyth CD won't boot

Marty Mastera marty at m3resources.com
Tue Jan 11 10:25:38 EST 2005


 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org 
> [mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Maverick
> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 1:05 AM
> To: Discussion about mythtv
> Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] KnoppMyth CD won't boot
> 
> > >Per suggestions on various forums and lists, I have verified the 
> > >MD5SUM, downloaded a new copy of the ISO from a different server, 
> > >re-burned to disc, etc, etc...with no improvement.  Also per the 
> > >Knoppix cheat codes list, I have tried the "atapicd" and "noscsi" 
> > >cheatcodes (both singley and together) with no effect.  
> Should I be 
> > >able to see this CD in Windows via explorer as with other linux 
> > >distro boot cds?  I ask b/c I can't...With the disc in the 
> drive on 
> > >the Windows machine, Windows thinks the drive it empty...
> > >
> > Sounds like a bad burn.
> 
> I second that, sounds like a CD/Burn issue. If your burning 
> the ISO on Windows, try burning it with CDBurnerXP Pro. I've 
> had good results, and it's free.
> 
> http://www.cdburnerxp.se/
> 
> KnoppMyth v4.5 is great. I setup my first Myth box this 
> weekend. Took most of saturday to work out the kinks, like 
> updating ivtv to fix purple/green video on my new  PVR350 and 
> getting the right configs for the new A415 remote. But after 
> the day of hard work, I'm rewarded with the best darn PVR 
> ever. I love it!!
> 
>

Thanks for the replies, I have tried two burns - both with Nero...I'll
try the software you recommened, and probably lower the burning speed to
be safe.

Marty 


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