install problems

chip p · Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 5:06 am Post subject: install problems

I'm new to linux and installing linux, and was recommended blagblagblag so I want to get it working, but I'm got problems with the install...

I've downloaded the ISO image fine, burnt it as per instructions, wiped my laptop harddrive, and stuck my burnt CD in. Everything starts OK, and at the prompt I type 'blagblagblag'. Loads of text appears, but it stops and get stuck after the lines:

running install...
running/sbin/loader

And then nothing happens... Any ideas? Can anyone help?

Chip P

stevo32 · Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 9:14 pm Post subject:

when you get the the boot prompt, you have two options:

type "linux" (without the quotes)
or, type "linux text" (without the quotes) if just plain "linux" doesn't work :)

Chip P · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 3:28 pm Post subject: thanks

Thanks. I just did what you recommend, but the install still hangs at the same place :? Any other ideas?

Thanks again...

Chip

r7 · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 7:46 pm Post subject: which blag?

sorry to hear you're having problems chip. which iso did you download?

this sounds like a problem jebba had with early 29999 isos [which is fixed in the most recent i believe [don't know exactly as i run 19999]].

kazim · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 7:56 pm Post subject: sbin/loader

This is normally the symptom of a driver failing to load and stopping everything. To diagnose further, there is a terminal I think to the left (use ALT-LEFT, or ALTSHIFT-F1 or 2 or 3 to access it) of the installer screen which may give you a better clue - its more detailed about process thats hanging. hth good luck.

jebba · Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 3:38 am Post subject:

Chip, let us know what laptop you have. Things like "nofirewire" or "nousb" at the boot: prompt may be needed. Laptops can be a bit dodgy during the hardware probe. Also, check http://www.linux-laptop.net/ to see if there are any notes on installing linux on your particular machine.

Later,

-Jeff

Chip P · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 2:57 am Post subject:

Thanks for your help. I downloaded the 10000 iso image that is on the download page. Thanks for the link to the linux-laptop site too. The laptop I have is a Gateway Solo 5100 and while it isn't listed on the linux-laptop site, similar ones are so it should be helpful. Thanks again.

Unfortunately, when I was up late working on this, I think I did something real bad coz now the laptop won't even get as far as the BIOS. I think I'll have to get back to you guys when I've got a machine that works, but thanks again for all your help. Good luck and hopefully we'll be in touch soon.

Chip

stevo32 · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 5:12 am Post subject:

So you don't see anything at all when you start it up? Ugh. Hopefully things will work out for you.