> >That almost definately looks like problems with the RPMs.
>
> I don't really even know what an RPM is...except that I need them for
> installation! Does it mean something like "Redhat Package Module"?
Oops, sorry about that. It stands for RedHat Package Manager, and these
files have a .rpm extension, and are manipulated with the `rpm' program.
There is also a graphical version, called glint, that you can use to
install and remove packages (once you've gone thru the inital install)
> Dave, I don't have access to a Linux system...however, I do have access to
> the bash# shell, as it is a small version created in RAM, for the
> installation process. Just selecting keys Alt-F2 will jump you from the
Unfortunately you would have great difficulty using the bash shell during
the install.
> Anyway, at least I know I am now able to focus on the problem, thanks to
> you...for otherwise I'd still be on hold regarding installation of
> Linux...which I have been trying to get installed for almost two weeks now!
>
> Any ideas where I take things from here? Thanks in advance, Dave!
Well, I really hate to suggest this, but perhaps you might consider
purcashing another one of those $1.95 versions from www.cheapbytes.com, as
I really do think you have a case of bad media.
Can you try this CDROM on a friends machine? Can you send me one of the
packages you know are bad, and I'll try it here? (preferrably not one
that is more than 500k :)
Dave
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