To make it more compatible with 'exotic' (or just old) hardware. Last time I looked it used the following boot 'cheat' codes - xforcevesa, nomodeset, b43-blacklist=yes, noapic, noacpi, nosplash, irqpoll.
They are easy enough to google if you want to find out about them.
What does install in compatability mode mean
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viking777
Re: What does install in compatability mode mean
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viking777
Re: What does install in compatability mode mean
Who knows?jacatone wrote:How old is old? I notice it installs either way.
If it won't work the normal way then you try the other way, that is all there is to it.