Here is a patch which, while not preventing the Malformed release file error, at least cleans up the file so the next time the user runs, he gets another chance.
Please check this syntax, I don't know if it's right! (Maybe it needs quotes or something) --- functions.orig Sat Dec 15 21:20:23 2001 +++ functions Sat Dec 15 21:20:31 2001 @@ -279,8 +279,9 @@ esac done - if [ "$COMPONENTS" = "" ]; then - error 1 "Malformed release file $m1/dists/$SUITE/Release" + if [ "$COMPONENTS" = "" ]; then + rm -f $m1/dists/$SUITE/Release + error 1 "Malformed release file $m1/dists/$SUITE/Release (was deleted, try again)" fi progress 100 100 "Downloading Release file" -- *------v--------- Installing Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 --------v------* | <http://www.debian.org/releases/woody/installmanual> | | debian-imac (potato): <http://debian-imac.sourceforge.net> | | Chris Tillman [EMAIL PROTECTED] | | May the Source be with you | *----------------------------------------------------------------* -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]