Re: Help with Debian Install
On Fri, Oct 19, 2007 at 05:23:35PM -0000, Ed wrote:
> I downloaded an image called debian-40r1-i386-netinst.iso. The install
> went fine until I got to the step to 'Configure the Package Manager'.
> When I do this step, it asks if I want to use a network mirror and I
> choose 'yes'. It then asks for a protocol and I choose 'http' although I
> also tried 'ftp' and it fails also. Next it asks for a country and I
> choose 'United States'. Next it asks for a archive mirror. I have tried
> nearly all, but currently I am trying 'linux.csua.berkeley.edu'. It asks
> if I need a proxy and I leave that blank and hit 'continue'. Then it says
> scanning the mirror, but I see no activity on my modem. After a few
> seconds it reports that "Bad archive Mirror - The specified Debian
> archive mirror
> is either not available, or does not have a valid release file on it.
> Please try a dirrerent
> mirror". This happens no matter which mirror I choose. I am new to
> Debian
> and unfamiliar with its tools. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Perhaps don't use a mirror, just install base and get a minimal debian
system. Then you can use the full power of debian to help solve the
problem without an installer UI getting in the way.
Doug.
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