On Sun 20 Apr, Daniel Dickinson wrote: > On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:41:44 +0200 > Frans Pop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >
> > Hmmm...I didn't realize that it was in /target. I'm not sure exactly > then, but in the syslog the cdrom is not found (scanned) and without > the trickery I mentioned the base install fails, which according to the > syslog is because apt can't find the packages (which makes sense since > it has no sources of packages at that point). > > I can't be more specific because I the systems I installed are now in > use. > > Beside the syslog the other clue the cdrom isn't being scanned is that > the prompt for a successful scan and do you want another never comes up. > I have just had a problem with the CD-ROM not recognised after the start. I found that dmesg reported a problem with probing IDE interface ide1, IRQ 15 "Nobody cares, so I will disable it" after which there was a stream of reports about CD-ROM not found, with a final note suggesting a re-boot using "irqpoll". The next installation was started including irqpoll, and it went without a hitch. IBM ThinkPad i Series 1161-93G with Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-c2402, ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drive -- Chris Bell NEW alternative address: chrisbell at chrisbell.org.uk Microsoft sells you Windows ... Linux gives you the whole house. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
