Re: [Sheflug] RH7.2 Install Problem

[David Holden <xxxxx [at] xxxxxxxx>]

I had similar problems that were due to a dodging CD/CD-cable.

I got further into the install using text mode but it still failed
eventually.

  dave.


Peter Duffy wrote:
> On Mon, 2002-05-06 at 22:43, Darrell Blake wrote:
> 
>>Hi,
>>
>>When I try installing redhat 7.2 I get to the point just before 
>>
>>it starts to install the system but I get loads of error messages from anaconda. I'm wondering if this is a popular error because there were quite a few problems with it. Below I've posted what redhat put on a floppy (some kind of dump for the support). I just wanted to know if it's possible to install rh7.2 without anaconda. I've tried quite a few ways but anaconda is always started.
>>
>>
> 
> 
> I've had specific obscure problems with Anaconda, but not general issues
> with the Redhat 7.2 install: I've always found it to be solid as a rock
> (and I've used it several hundred times!!) (One caveat: I always use the
> text install: I'm a GUI-phobe, particularly during installations!) 
> 
> Assuming that you're booting from a floppy and installing from a CD, 
> I'd interpret the log messages as meaning it's having a fairly dire
> problem with either the CD or the CD drive.Assuming that this assessment
> is near the mark, I'd suggest the following (to be tried in this order:)
> 
> 1) Check the cabling and jumpering on the existing drive: make sure the
> ribbon-cable plug is pushed right in, and the ribbon isn't peeling away
> from the plug (you wouldn't believe how many times I've traced install
> issues to this cause! I now always check it first rather than last.) If
> in any doubt, substitute a new IDE cable.
> 
> 2) If you've got a spare CD drive lying about, or can borrow one, try
> substituting it. 
> 
> 3) If neither of the above make any difference, try a fresh CD. 
> 
> 
> (Would anyone else like to confirm this diagnosis/treatment or shoot it
> down in flames?)
> 
> (Incidentally, personally, I wouldn't just switch to trying 7.3: you
> could end up masking one problem with lots of others, and the 7.2
> install really shouldn't be breaking anyway.)
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> 
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