That could be the bootloader or the kernel you are using.

Usually, Vanilla kernels don't crash on Core 2 Duo's, but there are some exeptions.

The bootloader can also be a suspect of the problem, not sure why, but Kalyway and the Darwin bootloader do not boot on my Packard bell... weird.

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