Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.setup From: Sidney Lambe Subject: Re: Installation woes References: <07ead374-ab14-43d9-8a2d-48fe135fa261@i39g2000prd.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: User-Agent: slrn/0.9.8.1 (Linux) NNTP-Posting-Host: $$5konpfinjnwo-.news.x-privat.org Date: 6 Apr 2011 12:47:05 +0100 Organization: X-Privat.Org NNTP Server - http://www.x-privat.org Lines: 29 X-Authenticated-User: $$i1x1l_eugnb9cl$bayv X-Complaints-To: abuse@x-privat.org Path: csiph.com!x330-a1.tempe.blueboxinc.net!usenet.pasdenom.info!news.dougwise.org!gegeweb.org!newsfeed.x-privat.org!x-privat.org!not-for-mail Xref: x330-a1.tempe.blueboxinc.net comp.os.linux.setup:157 On comp.os.linux.setup, MrG 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