Quote Originally Posted by Yojk
Uncompressing Linux...

invalid compressed format (err=2)

-- System halted
It's possible that the CD-ROM in your notebook is more sensitive than your desktop CD-ROM to subtle imperfections in the CD. So, the next thing to try would be to check the CD
Code:
boot: knoppix testcd
Regards,
- Robert
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