boot.ini HELP! (trying to run linux)

Question

I have SUSE 10.1 that runs off of a dvd, but i don't know how to make my computer boot from the disc drive. i can't do the trick where you press f2 (dell dimension 2350) at startup because my monitor takes too long to get a picture on the screen, and geuessing when to press it hasnt been working. so here i am with the boot.ini file open, how can i use this to make it boot from my disc. here is the contents of boot.ini

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn

mombodog · Answer

Just start tapping F2 as soon as you power up.

metalman55 · Answer

that doesnt work, i just tried it again. thanks for replying though! Please, i need somebody who knows how to change the disc drive to the first priority to boot from.

mombodog · Answer

Try F8 at boot,  if no luck try F12

CCrusher · Answer

you dont select disk boot order from the boot.ini file, but from the system bios...which normally is accessed by pressing F2 after starting the system.
Also, Suse10.1 wont "run" from DVD, but will be installed onto the hard drive. Good luck getting Linux sound and video card drivers loaded...I gave up and threw linux in a closet :)

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boot.ini HELP! (trying to run linux)

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