Solved, the codename for debstrap the target install is generated when a valid cdrom image is confirmed.
1) make sure the partition that contains the iso image not mounted. if it is already mounted as /hd-media, which is impossible to unmount, simply create a new 750mb partion and copy the iso image to that partition. 2) try again from the scan devices for an iso image. this time select the partion which is not mounted. it will simply mount it itself and scan the iso image. 3) after the iso image has been capture, the installer doesnt know if it is valid or not, so the code name is still not generated. now chose from load contents from the media, select check cdrom-integrty. 4) go back, you'll see theres cdrom check options from the installer, run it. the code should be generated. 5) now install base system. Good luck, Andrewbecks -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/122402 Title: [7.10] [xubuntu] Install fails "Failed to determine codename for the release" To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/debian-installer/+bug/122402/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
