On Thu, 26 Aug 1999, Chris L. Mason wrote: > > > > >Also, I downloaded the latest image file from the cooker distribution, but > > >I never saw the new Panoramix install. Is there a different image I need > > >to try that out? > > > > Yes it is kind of confusing....... > > > > Maybe a rename guys?? > > > > Anyway, they are called for now in the /images directory: > > > > mdkinst-?? > > > > example: mdkinst-hd for the harddisk install > > I tried the mdkinst_network image instead, but I still got the text-based > install, although I didn't get the initial intro screen where you can pick > the expert or rescue options. I gave it a try anyway, with the same > problem. Ok first the mdkinst problem, you need more files than just the boot disk to get the gui install to work, in other words if you don't point it at a Cooker mirror it will not work. > Also, I noticed something else a bit strange. The default netmask was > 255.0.0.0 instead of 255.255.255.0, and the default gateway ended with .254 > instead of .1. I think 255.255.255.0 and .1 would be much more common > configurations and should make things easier for new users. Eh? the netmask defaults to 255.255.255.0 for me like clock work, and I dunno about the .1 either most people have way smaller subnets than not.
