Error while installing Red Hat 9.0 on Vmware workstation 5.5.3
 

I want to install Red Hat 9.0 on Vmware workstation 5.5.3 but during installation it give error. Here is the exact dialog I am getting:
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Error Installing Package
There was an error installing perl-5.8.0-88. This can indicate media failure, lack of disk space, and/or hardware problems. This is a fatal error and your install will be aborted. Please verify your media and try your installation again.
Press the OK button to reboot your system.
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I don't know why this error occur please help to solve this problem. I am very thankful to you

Thanks

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Abdul Wahab

Are you using a iso file or a cd disc?

Anyway the error is saying either the file or the cd disc is corrupted/damaged. Get a new copy of them.

Thank you for reply. I am using ISO file
so where can I find ISO file.

Thanks

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Abdul Wahab

Will VM Ware even support a 12 year old operating system?

Yes. It will run MS-DOS...

redhat killed off RH9 in 2003 with the release of RHEL2

is there a MUST USE ( as in a gun pointed at you ) NEED to use a 12 year old and UNSUPPORTED operating system

-- remember is IS 12 YEARS OUT OF DATE

Also RedHat IS NOT FREE!!!!
you have to BUY $$$ the required support contract
the standard 1 year license is $299 per year

os if you NEED redhat
buy the current RHEL 7.1 ( at a cost of $299 every year)

or

install the current FREE!!! rebuild of rehdat
CentOS 7.1

and you get the dvd iso's on the Operating system's web site

I can think of several legitimate reasons for running older operating systems. I use a 20+ year old piece of equipment that only runs on DOS. The company could never get a version to run successfully on W95 (no luck with XP either) at the time and for whatever reason program development stopped.

For whatever reason the OP wants to install RH9 in a VM not a major deal IMHO.


If you really need a copy... As suggested CentOS would be a better option if your not trying to support a legacy product.
ftp://archive.download.redhat.com/pu...9/en/iso/i386/

Trouble is the reason usually seems to be that they have very little idea what they're doing and don't understand that what they're trying to install is end of life. I would expect someone who knows that they have a real need to be installing a distro that went end of life a decade or so ago to also be aware that if they post somewhere else for help all they'll get a load of replies telling them it's end of life unless they demonstrate they know what they're doing.


The number of posts I've seen on here over the years by people who a 'new in linux' and wanting help with Red Hat 9 is bizarrely high.

Thanks Michaelk. My problem has solved now. My ISO file was corrupted. That's why error occurred.
once again thanks all of you

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Abdul Wahab