debian SID cd will not let me install

hotgirl101 · 03-31-2004, 04:16 PM

i have tried to install debian sid the cd will boot find then it will give status bar at 79 percent

then it will not pick up cdrom anymore ask me to hit ok to try to redetect

hw-tph · 03-31-2004, 04:25 PM

Hi and welcome to LinuxQuestions!

Sid is the Unstable Debian distribution from which packages drop down to Testing (currently called "Sarge") as they mature and finally make their way into Stable (currently "Woody"). Having problems with Sid is expected - it's what it's there for - to try out stuff and make sure it works (and if it doesn't - fix it).

You should probably look into getting Sarge or Woody. You can easily install the stable release and upgrade to Testing/Sarge when the system is up and running.

Håkan

hotgirl101 · 03-31-2004, 08:02 PM

i downloaded sarge and the same thing happens it gets to 79 percen then nothing