Problems with debian install

[Vikas Rawal <vikas@mail.jnu.ac.in>]

I am new to debian but have some experience with Redhat 9.

I would like to install debian on a Compaq PIII machine. I have the 7 
CDs (downloaded ISOs and burnt CDs without trouble). But when I try to 
install, pretty soon it gives a message to the effect that debootstrap 
returned an error (1) and brings me back to a menu from where there is 
nowhere to go.

This obviously does not look like enough information to be able to say 
very much on the issue. But may be somebody will be able to give me a 
lead to follow and tell me where to look for the solution.

Vikas