I am attempting to install etch on an old Gateway. While partitioning the hard drive, the partitioner invariably freezes. It always happens while creating the file system. I have tried creating different types of file systems (ext2 and ext3), doing the guided partitioning with partman, doing a manual partitioning with partman, and even dropping into a shell and partitioning with parted. I've tried using two different hard disks, a 13GB Maxtor and a 3GB random generic drive. I've even tried updating the BIOS. Always the same result: The partitioner hangs while trying to create the file system.
The only information I have found after hours of Googling is: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.12/+bug/32237 It seems to describe the problem I'm having, but offers no solution. Usually a near complete absence of information on a problem like this means that I'm doing something stupid, but one can only bang one's head against a wall for so long. Any help would be appreciated. --dlk -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
