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I do not know if this is the proper forum for this concern
or not, but I'm going to report a problem. During installation of Debian etch I ran into a problem.
I downloaded the ISO file from debian.org web site and burn a CD. This
procedure went without a hitch. I then inserted a CD in the computer I
want to use and powered on. Everything went smoothly and as expected
until we came to the "Installing Base System". Specifically,
the "retrieving bsdmaiandtils" of the "Installing Base System"
portion of the installation program. At this point, with about 6% of the
file retrieved, the computer hung up. The light on the CD-ROM was on
indicating the wrong was being access, but nothing else happened. I
waited for over one and a half hours and still nothing happened there is no
change in the information displayed on the screen. At that point I shut
the computer off and remove the CD. I then went to the debian.org web site and downloaded a new
ISO file. I burned this file to a CD and inserted it in the computer and
powered the computer on. I had a repeat of my earlier experience. Because I am new to Linux and Debian I am using an old
computer that I had sitting around gathering dust. It is a day in 1998
IBM Aptiva E26. It has an ADM K6-233 processor. Debian seemed to detect a hard drive and all other hardware
without a problem. It also identified the network and configure the
network without a problem. If you have any suggestions on how to remedy this problem
complete the installation of Debian I would be more than happy to hear them.
I really would like to get Debian installed so that I can learn how to use it
properly. Thank you for your consideration and assistance. Gary Kassander gkas@gmkassociates.net -- |