Bug#389285: failed installation after hang on "configuring apt"
Hello t u,
On Sun, Sep 24, 2006 at 06:46:28PM -0400, t u wrote:
> Machine: VMPLAYER on Hp Pavilion zv5120us laptop
>
> Comments / Problems:
>
> * Framebuffer console is very slow with vmware, which hogs cpu (%100
> even when selecting options of partitioner)
Your obsevervation is correct.
Emulation does take CPU power.
> * "validation" of package zlib1g (during base system install) takes a
> long time
I never noticed a difference between zlib1g and other packages.
As far as I known, there doesn't be difference.
However I can picture a difference:
Say, zlib1g is the last validate package and other task is started,
but the screen isn't yet updated, that results in seeing validation of
zlib1g taking a long time.
That would mean that an extra print to screen is needed (But I don't known
if it actual is ... )
> * During base install, "installing core packages" and "unpacking the
> base system" could list some of those packages below in a box
Providing the user with information 'what is going on', is a good thing.
It is done at many places in the Debian Installer. Providing the user
with detailed information about what is going is less good. I you do
want the detailed progress information, then switch to virtual console
number four by pressing 'ALT-F4' ( switch back with 'ALT-F1' )
> * Selecting a mirror: could calculate and suggest fastest mirror to the user
And which algoritme for calculation of the fastest mirror do you suggest?
> !*! Hangs at "Configuring apt" (%60) for too long without explanation:
> had to reboot without going further
Please do another install attempt. And give the installer time to
complete. I propose that you start the installation before lunch
and see after lunch if there is "Configuring apt 61%".
See also what is actual happing at vt4.
Infact I don't doubt the installer. I think it is just impatience at
your side. And I think we all wanna known what is going on ...
So please provide more information.
> * no way to resume failed installation
Yes, that is the consequence of the reboot before finnished install.
Cheers
Geert Stappers
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