failerd install try, specifically: I can't get the computer to boot from the YDL-3.0 CD

[Chris Arleth]

I have a powerPC (desktop, NOT tower).  It shipped with 8.5 (one of the 
first to do so, I later upgraded it to 8.6).
266MHz, 192MB ram (128+32+32), built in SCSI plug, built in ethernet, 
after market USB
built November 1998
no model # visible on the case and I can't remember how to check it from 
the OS itself.

	Here's what I've done.  I've tried putting the YDL (yellow dog 
linux) CD into the CD drive and restarted it, held C-key down and didn't 
do anything but start up in OS 8.6.

	I then installed bootX (version 1.2.2).  Now whether I hold the C 
key down or not, it tells me there's no appropriate linux kernal (or 
words to thast effect). in a Hobson's choice dialog box (i.e. OK is the 
only thing I can click).  When I do, it resumes booting.

	What am I doing wrong?  Don't advise me to go to the Linux Users 
Group on Campus, they never heard of yellow dog linux until I mentioned 
it, plus I'm the only member who ever attempted to install it).

Thanks,
	Chris

PS: The really sick thing about this is I paid for tech support help on 
this and I've lost the packing sheet (threre's 30 wasted bucks).