Re: Install Problem
Michael,
Not really enough information in your report for a useful reply.
I would suggest visiting the #debian IRC channel at irc.debian.org
and the friendly folks there could help you get it working.
On Thu, 2020-11-05 at 17:10 -0500, slow_speed@att.net wrote:
> Dear Steve, et al.
> Thanks for your efforts on trying to bundle non-free with a simple net
> install media.
>
> I tried it on an HP Pavilion G6 that had Windows 8.1. Freed up some
> space and gave it a go.
>
> Everything seems to finish correctly, but upon restart there is no boot
> to grub, no Ethernet network connection and no video.
>
> If I press F9 during boot, I can see the Debian option and that takes me
> to grub.
>
> However, when selecting the first option, I see things trying to load,
> and then get to a blank screen and blinking cursor.
>
> Upon trying it again, I choose the advanced options which will boot to a
> terminal prompt, but there is no network connection available.
> (connect: Network is unreachable)
>
> It seems that the installer should look to identify the existing
> hardware and let the user confirm the choices and match up non-free
> drivers that way.
>
> Thought you'd like to know.
>
> Regards,
> Michael
>
>
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