2011/4/17 Varuna Seneviratna <varunasenevira...@gmail.com>:
> > I am trying to install from a CD image of 180MB, On the way I am asked to
> > select a Mirror and also a proxy,


This may sound basic, but have you undertaken an agreement with an Internet
Service Provider?
Did you fill in all the equired information when your modem was configured
in the install?
I don't remember how the basic install happens, but this should be catered
for.

I am Using a router to connect to the

> > Internet. I  selected a mirror and left the proxy information blank.The
> > Installation process displays a message that says unable to gain Internet
> > connection and that only a basic Debian System can be installed.How will
> I
> > be able to gain Internet connection.What is the proxy information that I
> > should Enter
>

If you are connecting directly to the internet through a modem, there should
be no requirement to configure a proxy. The problem lies with your
connection to your ISP or the configuration of your modem. If your modem is
new, there should be configuration paperwork that came with it. Check all
that. Check with your ISP to ascertain the quality of the connection. They
can quite often tell what is wrong from their end. From what you are saying,
there's nothing else that could affect the situation.

I wouldn't try to switch to 'expert Install' just yet. That has the
potential to introduce further problems when you need to resolve the ones
you have. I'd keep things simple. That usually works.
Regards,

Weaver.
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Religion is regarded by the common people as true,
by the wise as false,
and by the rulers as useful.

— Lucius Annæus Seneca.

Terrorism, the new religion.

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