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Can you help me figure out why I can't get Grub to install from a standard CD .iso?



Hello all,

I've been trying for about a week now to get Debian with the MATE desktop installed on my PC. For some reason it runs the CD fine, then when it gets to the grub install part? it fails. I have tried by burning the .iso file to both DVD and CD and it keeps failing on either one. Can anyone shed some light on this matter for me? I have installed Debian from CD's / DVD's in the past and never experienced this problem. I there something the devs have removed from a standard .iso file? I mean if push comes to shove I'll most likely just have to go the Ubuntu route, but I was trying to deal directly with the "superior server" distro. Any help anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks!

Oh! Here's some "specs" for y'all!

MACHINE FOR INSTALL: Dell Inspiron 3650 Desktop/i5/32GB RAM/1TB HDD
USED: Debian 8.x .ISO Image w/ The MATE Desktop Environment -DVD
USED: Debian 8.x .ISO Image w/ The MATE Desktop Environment - CD

FIts just strange that it stops immediately after trying to install grub. What's changed with the .ISO's on the Debian homepage? Is this because if the whole "Systemd" issue?...or is this something they've implemented in order to improve some other feature? AAAArrrrrgggghjhhh!!! (And although this is might seem like a simple "desktop-in-the-backroom-office" type of thing. This is in all actuality the beginning stages of "testing" for the company I work for!!)


EGO II


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