Bug#228271: INSTALL REPORT - d-i Beta 2: Broken "stable" installation over net
Package: installation-reports
Version: beta2
INSTALL REPORT
Debian-installer-version: "Sarge" Beta 2 100MB image from Debian website (sarge-i386-netinst.iso)
uname -a: n/a
Date: 1/17/2004
Method: Installed using "net" boot option from CD-ROM; attempting a "stable" install
Machine: Hand-built AMD-based machine
Processor: AMD Duron 950
Memory: 128MB
Root Device: Maxtor 91190D7 IDE drive, 11901MB
Root Size/partition table: n/a
Output of lspci: n/a
Base System Installation Checklist:
Initial boot worked: [0]
Configure network HW: [0]
Config network: [0]
Detect CD: [ ]
Load installer modules: [E]
Detect hard drives: [O]
Partition hard drives: [ ]
Create file systems: [ ]
Mount partitions: [ ]
Install base system: [ ]
Install boot loader: [ ]
Reboot: [ ]
[O] = OK, [E] = Error (please elaborate below), [ ] = didn't try it
Comments/Problems:
I am having problems getting the stable distro to install. My network card is detected and works fine (gets a lease from DHCP, etc.). I can select a Debian mirror with no problem. I also proceed to select "stable" for distribution type; however, I get an error saying that the installer can't get installation files from the mirror. However, if I select "testing" or "unstable" the installer proceeds to the disk partitioning phase without a problem.
It would appear that "stable" installation has been disabled in the Beta 2 installer. Is this the case, or is there an actual bug involved?
Otherwise, the Beta 2 installer is *perfect* on my machine. You guys are doing a *fantastic* job. Keep plugging away, this installer is probably "ready for prime time." :-D
Regards,
Kevin Griffis
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