Still stuck in Yast, need help!

dirdej · 05-07-2005, 09:56 AM

I have read the sticky thread about updates several times. My exact same problem is mentioned and solutions given:

When I try to input a server such as packman, I get the error message:

ERROR(InstSrc:E_no_instscr_on_media)

everytime I try to close the input box.

I tried all different combinations (ftp, http) but no use. Is there anything else that I am missing?

Thanks for your patience.

Dirkdej

abisko00 · 05-07-2005, 11:13 AM

Please post the exact data (your suse version, server and directory) you used. Then we might be able to help. Also check if your internet connection is working.

youngtom · 05-07-2005, 12:39 PM

Here's a Yast tutorial on how to set up packman as well.

dirdej · 05-07-2005, 01:21 PM

I have done this procedure several dozen times and I get as far as step 4 up to the 'press the OK button'. Then it gives the error instead of connecting to the server. My machine is connected to the internet via a proxyserver. I connect to the internet via sbserver:8080.

I am running SUSE 9.2 Pro, I tried to get contact with packman via direct ftp or http and that works fine, it's just the Yast setup to any updating service that stays silent. I tried ftp.suse.com and several mirrors.

Thanks,

dirdej

PerfectReign · 05-07-2005, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dirdej

ERROR(InstSrc:E_no_instscr_on_media)

BTW, I see your question is answered, but FYI, this means the Yast tool couldn't find the correct files in the directory you gave. I got this often when first setting up sources.

piscikeeper · 05-07-2005, 01:38 PM

for the pacman source:select "add http"
server field=packman.iu-bremen.de
directory=suse/9.2
*note that there is no leading "/"

dirdej · 05-07-2005, 02:03 PM

Piscikeeper,

this is exactly what I did, no leading /.

PerfectReign,

"BTW, I see your question is answered, but FYI, this means the Yast tool couldn't find the correct files in the directory you gave. I got this often when first setting up sources."

Could you tell me how you got around it? I tried at least six different sources, none worked beyond the OK button, they all returned the same error message.

dirdej (desparately trying)

piscikeeper · 05-07-2005, 06:26 PM

if that didn't work,you may have an issue with you net connection.

abisko00 · 05-08-2005, 06:00 AM

Quote:

I am running SUSE 9.2 Pro, I tried to get contact with packman via direct ftp or http and that works fine...

I ask again: to which server are you trying to connect? It doesn't seem to be the packman server?!

Quote:

...it's just the Yast setup to any updating service that stays silent.

I get the impression that you try to connect to the update source with 'Change Source of Installation'. This is not possible. Updates are handled by YOU (Online Update). The YOU servers are configured by the YOU module itself.