The other point is that he could simply download the rpm's that are not working. If the cd's are buggered they should be replaced, but if he simply wants to get something going in a hurry he should simply download the ones he needs and install them.
See my previous post for info on how to see which ones actually are buggered. I am not in favour of replacing the full set unless all of them are buggered, they need to be tested. Its a quick job on a machine like you are describing. On Wed, 19 Mar 2003 20:19:51+0000 Paul<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I did an install on a guys computer and he paid for all 4 disks > (mandrake +plf), he has emailed me saying the disks are "buggered", > which would explain why I couldnt get jump-n-bump working, considering > he was a VERY powerful computer, and open office didnt even install. > > Will someone replace his disks? We had quite a lot of spare CDs didnt > we? Please contact me with details. > > Thanks, > > Paul > > Hi there, > > Thanks for helping me install Linux on Saturday. > > Unfortunately I have run into a few walls: > > Firstly, I havn't been able to play any DVD's. Is there something I > need to set up to get this going? > Secondly, a lot of the rpm's on most of the install disks are > buggered. The only reason I can think of this happening was if it was > a poor copy. This is why OpenOffice and JumpnBump wern't installed > properly. Where can I get another copy of the disks from? Would > Linuxnut.co.nz send me a new set of disks (since I paid them a hefty > $20 already)? > > Thanks for your help, > Eion > > -- Nick Rout Barrister & Solicitor Christchurch, NZ Ph +64 3 3798966 Fax + 64 3 3798853 http://www.rout.co.nz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
