> -----Original Message----- > From: Erik Cummings [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 3:12 PM > To: debian-user@lists.debian.org > Subject: Etch Installer RC1 and RC2 hang "Retrieving file 82 of 82" > > Sorry if this is the wrong place...I have SOME indication that I should be > posting this to debian-testing, but I've read a couple conflicting posts. > > Trying to install Debian Etch with Installer RC1 or RC2 daily builds (last > Wed and today!) hangs after retrieving files. > > Using netinst iso... > > I've installed successfully on 1 of these bits of hardware (I have 5 Dell > 1955 blade servers) and on an older Dell 1650 without any issues. > > The last log entry in /var/log/syslog is about retrieving the whois > package. > > System is not locked, I am able to use other vttys, just never proceeds. > If I deselect the "standard" task and then run aptitude after the reboot, > it downloads 70 or so packages and installs them, and then system SEEMS to > be running fine - however, I'm good enough with Linux to be concerned > about what installer is doing during the tasksel, that I'm worried... > > Also, I have seen a couple references to using tasksel from the command > line but generally don't see the standard task to select in aptitude. > > Any help is appreciated - including sending me to the right list if > appropriate. > > Erik >
Should/could also note that I have tried a couple different mirrors. Erik
