Confirm same problem with the installer from ubuntu-8.10-alternate- powepc+ps3.iso, it happens when one re-runs Detect network settings, which fails.
The bug appears to be same/similar as 2004 Redhat https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=136123 "Bug 136123 - dhclient never gets lease though one is offered", there is mention of a patch there ** Bug watch added: Red Hat Bugzilla #136123 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=136123 -- alt installer looping, dhcp request every second https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/323158 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to dhcp3 in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs