Following advise from Christian Perrier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, tried typing 'linux26' at the boot prompt. My problem is solved! Installation completed, desktop now up and running. I'm now fighting my ignorance in a much better position.
Even knowing the 'linux26' solution, I was unable to find it in the bundled documentation doc/install/manual/en/index.html It would have helped to have in section 5.3.3 something like: "If an installation using the default kernel fails for some reason (e.g. accessing a SATA drive prior to partitionning), try entering 'linux26' at the boot prompt". I let it to more seasoned debian-ers to determine if the issue that the default kernel (2.4) does not work for my (pretty common) setup is worth pursuing. [In retrospect, I should have explored the boot prompt and found that an alternate kernel 2.6 is available] Many thanks to the Debian team, and Christian Perrier! Francois Grieu, debian novice -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
