debian linux installation

[b.venu]

i purchased a intel core2 duo based system with windows os.Earlier i had a pentium based system with xp and linux installed. i am uable to install the same linux os in my new system. has it to do with the hardware. i get a message like IDE not found and installation gets stuck

please help

[Ayush]

If you want to install Microsoft Windows and Debian Linux on the same hard disk (I don't recommend this), create the Windows partition first with Window's fdisk, leaving unallocated disk space for Linux. A newer version of this manual may be found on the Internet at the debian-installer home page. You may also be able to find additional translations there.

[Rudra.J]

Check if the same CD is working properly. Also see if there is a new version already out, if it is, then download and use the latest version, may be the hardware compatibility issues are occuring...

[b.venu]

If you want to install Microsoft Windows and Debian Linux on the same hard disk (I don't recommend this), create the Windows partition first with Window's fdisk, leaving unallocated disk space for Linux. A newer version of this manual may be found on the Internet at the debian-installer home page. You may also be able to find additional translations there.

thankyou i will try this surly let you know of the result