new ibook 2002 install failure

[Stefan Jeglinski]

>Where does it do it? During installation of RPMs? Configuration?

It reads the dependencies, then gets an unknown distance into the 
install, then barfs. But without that logging shell, I can't see 
*exactly* what is going on at that moment.

>New hardware always have problems and IIRC, current X stuffs wont work
>on the new Radeon 7500 based iBooks although some fixes exist.

Yah, I'll be surprised if I get X running. But console should work, 
as I suspect these new ibooks are just speed-bumped versions of the 
earlier-in-the-year models, except for video.


>I'd also check to make sure you have good media. If the checksums fail
>redownload(if you dont have the ISO still or if it the ISO has bad
>checksums) and reburn.

Checksums are fine. And, these YDL disks have been used to install on 
other machines.


>The installer isnt _that_ bad.

True, but Terrasoft should get some kind of award for the Least 
Useful Error Message Ever.


>You can switch between virtual terminals on iBooks using Ctrl+Alt+Fn+F?.
>I cant remember which vterm dmesg is run on but that'll get you started.

Thanks! I'll try that. I was trying all sorts of 3-key combos but 
missed the 4-key ones.

>My best guess is that you have bad media, I've seen similar problems and
>which a fresh burn didnt exhibit.

I'll let you know. My guess still is the installer is trying to 
install to swap. If so, you'll have to rethink your words on its 
quality :-) If bad media, I'll submit myself to list tortures to make 
up for it.


Stefan Jeglinski