Subject: Re: Installation Problems w/ Package Dependencies
cdowns@amanet.org
Date: Mon Aug 06 2001 - 15:51:52 MDT
Now that you mention it, I do have a usb printer that's plugged in. I'll
try and see if that can clear it up.
Thank you,
Charles Downs
ABrady
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Subject: Re: Installation Problems w/ Package Dependencies
08/06/01
04:44 PM
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On Mon, 6 Aug 2001 16:23:34 -0500 cdowns@amanet.org imparted to us:
>
> I'm sorry to be vague. Here is what I have done.
>
> I wiped the drive and made the allocations for OS 9, X, and free for
> YDL.
>
> I installed 9.1 on the first segment, per the instructions.
>
> I then restarted w/ the YDL CD, held the C down, and began the GUI
> Installer.
>
> I began to set up the partitions, but it would lock when trying to
> format
> the 8 GB partition for the main Linux portion. I restarted, and tried
> again to no avail. I restarted another time, and then broke it down
> into
> two partitions of 4 GB. The format went fine.
>
> I then began to install the "home" set of apps. It locked, and I
> restarted.
>
> I tried again, and it went through to where it was trying to resolve
> the
> package dependancies, and the bar stopped moving. I went in another
> room
> watched TV, and came back 30 min later. No change.
>
>
> I also tried the above using the Text installer, and the no-video
> option.
> Same problems
>
> I'm trying to install on a factory Dual 450 G4. I am not sure if it
> is a
> problem with the CD? or my computer?
I had an errant USB scanner attached and turned on that did similar
things. I turned it off, unplugged it and moved into another rrom in
order to finish the install.
Might not be anything similar in your situation. Then again, it might.
-- Earth first! We'll strip-mine the other planets later.
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