"S T" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Hi,
>
> I waited until the announcement on the webpage and the files
> I downloaded were from 7.1 directories, so I'm guessing that I was using the
> final 7.1 files.
>
> First attempt was with hd.img install. Floppy booted ok, but
> the install program labeled itself "Cooker". Not a show-stopper, but as you
It is ok, if you want to get the version of the CD, look at log when install
start or at VERSION file.
> can see it creates doubt about the version. I tried to install from my ext2
> /dev/hda2 /mandrake dir where I had the files. The install program could
> read the directories, but when I tried to install, it would bomb saying that
> it couldn't find a file (or procedure?). Didn't record the error code
> (sorry!). My directory was the right size -- just over a gigabyte.
>
You should have copied all the files from the CD1 to a directory. If not it's
normal.
> Second attempt was with a downloaded mandrake71-inst.iso. The install
> bombed due to lacking packages (I'm assuming they're on the
Where it bombs, at the beginning or at the end ? If it is at the beginning, it
has nothing to do with the second iso. If it is at the end, it will eject the
install CD and ask for the second CD, if you don't have it, press "Cancel" and all
packages selected on the second CD will be skipped.
> mandrake71-ext.iso), and then the install died because it couldn't go into
> SVGA mode. The webpage says that I can install using just the first cd. I
During X testing at the end of installation, or system has already rebooted ?
> don't think so, unless there is a trick to the installation.
>
> Feature issue: I _really_ like the GRUB boot-loader, but it'd be
> nice if the install looked at my old lilo boot info and migrated it.
>
Try upgrading instead, else you can use at least customized mode and add them at
hand with DrakX on install.
> Please Cc: me on replies as I am not subscribed to the list. Thanks.
>
>
> Saber Taylor
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
François.
