> >Unfortunately you would have great difficulty using the bash shell during
> >the install.
>
> I don't seem to have difficulty...other than having to contort my fingers
> to press ALT-F2. If there is such difficulty, why would the installation
> routine provide access to the bash shell? Isn't this for troubleshooting?
Sorry, I meant difficulty using the shell to perform things like
manipulate the RPM database, especially when your real hard disk is
located on /mnt/
> But if the bash shell is useless for troubleshooting, then what's the point
> of running test commands like:
>
> rpm -qvvl Setup-1.9-2.i386.rpm
>
> (That was one of the failed packages.) Since I use the command from a bash
> shell, at the beginning of the installation process...how would this test
> command be of any help?
I don't remember our exact conversation, but this is most likely why I
said there would be difficulty (and hence my above statement)
> Perhaps if I *knew* what these error means, I could narrow down the
> problem. I just noticed: the error list starts with "RMP", which seems
> incorrect; shouldn't it be "RPM"?
I searched thru the install sources, and found no mention of "RMP", but I
did find "RPM install of ... failed".
Is there any chance you are using a 4.2 install disk to install 5.0
system? Or vice versa?
> The suggestion to try installing Red Hat on another system is
> appealing...but I am very hesitant. I do have access to a client's
> system...with a copious slave hard drive. But I don't want to screw up the
> bootup process (he uses Windoze95 with DOS). If Linux is acting so screwy
> with installation, how can I be assured that I can return my client's
> bootup to its original configuration? Whether or not Linux installs on his
> system, I will need to uninstall Linux, and make sure his bootup has not
> changed.
I really don't know what to tell you here. Can you remove his master
disk, and configure the slave as master? I otherwise wouldn't expect any
problems, unless you configure something incorrectly, and switch the disks
accidentally...
Dave
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