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Re: Installation woes

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On comp.os.linux.setup, MrG <gw-ent@cox.net> wrote:
> Linux noob, not computer noob. Been using IBM's OS/2 since Warp 3.
> Time to start migrating to Linux. My problem happens on two different
> P4 machines, one desktop, one laptop. Tried two different distros,
> Mint 10, and Ububtu 10.10......when the install gets to the 'Who are
> you' page, I fill in the required info but it will not highlight
> 'foward' in order to continue. I've even waited until all the file
> copying to that point has finished, but no go on 'foward'. Re-
> downloaded both distros and all 4 CD's are fine. I have Virtual PC for
> OS/2 and tried installing them in a virtual machine also. Same hang,
> same spot, total of 12 installs attempted. Both distros run fine from
> the CD.
> Suggestions, tips, frustration relievers, solutions???,  help!!

Have you consulted the on-line docs for each distro? They probably
have a wiki and all sorts of information on dealing with install
glitches. They also probably have webforums where you can ask
for help from people who know these distros very well.

I'd consider a standard installation, rather than trying to
install a live CD to disk. I've tried that a few times and
always been disappointed in the results.

Sounds frustrating as hell. Good luck. Don't give up. Linux is
the best.

Sid 

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Installation woes MrG <gw-ent@cox.net> - 2011-04-05 23:47 -0700
  Re: Installation woes Matt Giwer <jull43@tampabay.rr.com> - 2011-04-06 03:06 -0400
    Re: Installation woes philo <philo@invalid.not> - 2011-04-07 03:54 -0500
      Re: Installation woes Matt Giwer <jull43@tampabay.rr.com> - 2011-04-09 00:22 -0400
  Re: Installation woes Norman Peelman <npeelman@cfl.rr.com> - 2011-04-06 06:33 -0400
  Re: Installation woes Sidney Lambe <evergreen@alt.religion.wicca> - 2011-04-06 12:47 +0100
  Re: Installation woes "Vince Coen" <VBCoen@gmail.com> - 2011-04-06 14:00 +0100
    Re: Installation woes MrG <gw-ent@cox.net> - 2011-04-06 20:45 -0700
  Re: Installation woes "Geoff Bailey" <bailgd@aol.com> - 2011-04-07 07:31 +1000
  Re: Installation woes (SOLVED) MrG <gw-ent@cox.net> - 2011-04-06 20:34 -0700
    Re: Installation woes (SOLVED) philo <philo@invalid.not> - 2011-04-07 03:56 -0500

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