Re: Can't install Sarge from CD
On Wednesday 16 July 2003 10:54, David Fokkema wrote:
> On Tue, Jul 15, 2003 at 10:56:42PM +0100, Peter Salisbury wrote:
> > I downloaded the Sarge binaries using jigdo. I tried to install to a
> > laptop. I didn't want to configure the network as it's a rare PCMCIA NIC
> > so I need a running system to sort it out. The trouble is that 'Install
> > base system' tries to connect to http://www......./Release. When it fails
> > (as there's no network) the base install fails. I'm stuck!
> >
> > I've tried getting the network configured at install time but failed.
> > There seems to be no cardmgr, no pcmcia-core or any of the other things
> > I'm used to when getting this NIC working with Debian (Morphix/Knoppix).
> >
> > I can still enjoy Debian by using a Morphix install, but I want to do a
> > pure install from the CD's. Surely this should be possible without a
> > network conection?
>
> Well, I don't think the installer for Sarge is finished, yet. At least
> not the last time I checked... So I think you would have a better change
> if you used a Woody cd.
>
> HTH, David
Thanks David, I think you're probably right. I've sent in a report to the
debian-boot team and will dist-upgrade a woody install for now.
Peter
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