RE: Etch Installer RC1 and RC2 hang "Retrieving file 82 of 82"
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Erik Cummings [mailto:ecummings@PathworksSoftware.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 3:12 PM
> To: debian-user@lists.debian.org
> Subject: Etch Installer RC1 and RC2 hang "Retrieving file 82 of 82"
>
> Sorry if this is the wrong place...I have SOME indication that I should be
> posting this to debian-testing, but I've read a couple conflicting posts.
>
> Trying to install Debian Etch with Installer RC1 or RC2 daily builds (last
> Wed and today!) hangs after retrieving files.
>
> Using netinst iso...
>
> I've installed successfully on 1 of these bits of hardware (I have 5 Dell
> 1955 blade servers) and on an older Dell 1650 without any issues.
>
> The last log entry in /var/log/syslog is about retrieving the whois
> package.
>
> System is not locked, I am able to use other vttys, just never proceeds.
> If I deselect the "standard" task and then run aptitude after the reboot,
> it downloads 70 or so packages and installs them, and then system SEEMS to
> be running fine - however, I'm good enough with Linux to be concerned
> about what installer is doing during the tasksel, that I'm worried...
>
> Also, I have seen a couple references to using tasksel from the command
> line but generally don't see the standard task to select in aptitude.
>
> Any help is appreciated - including sending me to the right list if
> appropriate.
>
> Erik
>
Should/could also note that I have tried a couple different mirrors.
Erik
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