On 20 Jun 2003 at 14:25, John Ackermann N8UR wrote: > I just downloaded an ISO image of Sarge disk 1 (a June 1 snapshot) and > when booting it acts differently than any Debian CD I've used before. > I'm at a loss as to how to install the system with it. > > After the kernel boots, it comes up with a very simple text menu with > five choices: 1) choose language ; 2) detect keyboard; 3) detect > CDROM; 4) Load installer modules; and 5) Verify CD contents. > > I step through the first three choices OK, but when you get to choice > 4 you are presented with a list of about 38 modules and given no > information about which ones might be necessary. I've tried selecting > various combinations (including all 38) but always get various errors > about modules not being found. > > Has anyone here tried installing a sarge ISO? If so, can you help me > get past this and into the main installlation program?
Had problemens installing Sarge directy under VMWare some time ago. Then I decided to install Woody and upgrade to Sarge afterwards ... works fine. Maybe a good way for you? The Sarge installation tool doesn't seem that rock-solid as the Woody one. Stefan
