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Re: squeeze-updates during Squeeze installation



> I also saw this error message but only under special circumstances. I
> believe when I installed from a DVD and selected to not use a mirror.

Yes, this is how to run into this error.

> It's still somewhat disturbing. Maybe we should keep an empty "stable"
> archive on volatile.debian.org in the mean time.

Either that or how possible would to it be to make some kind of redirection?

> I have just read a Debian 6 review[0] with the same (and other)
> suggestion for improvement in the installer. Maybe someone wants to take
> a look.

> Hauke

> [0] http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2011/02/14/debian-6-review/

I agree, changes could definitely be made on the installer.


Adnan

Adnan

On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 7:30 AM, Raphael Hertzog <hertzog@debian.org> wrote:
> (Moving to debian-boot@lists.debian.org where it's more appropriate)
>
> On Fri, 18 Feb 2011, Adnan Hodzic wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> During Squeeze installation process, since volatile archive was
>> replaced with squeeze-updates and error of unreachable archive occurs.
>> Of course installation process can be continued without any
>> consequences, but I'm guessing installer should be updated so new
>> users don't get confused with this error message.
>
> I also saw this error message but only under special circumstances. I
> believe when I installed from a DVD and selected to not use a mirror.
>
> It's still somewhat disturbing. Maybe we should keep an empty "stable"
> archive on volatile.debian.org in the mean time.
>
> Cheers,
> --
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