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# 15  
Old 12-16-2009
you no need to worry about single user password since you're reinstalling the OS. You're going off the track. First, try to burn another dvd and try.upgrading your RAM and making your dvd bootable is not related at all. Make sure to get the system to read your dvd 1st
# 16  
Old 12-19-2009
Thanks for ur reply.

some of people are suggesting un such case to burn CD/DVD with alchohole120 tool.
i will try with CD & DVD too.n let u know the result.

Thanks & Regards
Amrut_K
# 17  
Old 01-25-2010
regret for late update.
i was out of town.

thanks to everyone....
its working now.
i changed my DVD ROM, update OBP level.
new MEDIA of SUN 10 burn with alcohole120.

SUN 10 is working superb with 1GB RAM.

Thanks to everyone for supportSmilie
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