Suse-Linux-Mini-installation problem

wremote · 02-18-2005, 02:44 PM

I am trying to install Suse 9.2 using the Suse-Linux-Mini-installation.iso.

The PC boots from the iso burned on a CD.

However once the install starts I get the following error.
"make sure CD number 1 is in your drive"

I press enter and get this message. "could not find Suse installation CD"

Any help would e appreciated.

RSW

musicman_ace · 02-18-2005, 05:35 PM

That will happen, say "Ok", and then choose the network install.

abisko00 · 02-19-2005, 08:50 AM

The mini-installation.iso is merely a boot CD and will need external sources (FTP, SMB, NFS, local filesystems, etc.).

wremote · 02-20-2005, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by musicman_ace
That will happen, say "Ok", and then choose the network install.

When I get to that point and press OK and choose network install I get an error message saying
no network device found load network module first.

So I am back to the original problem of not being able to load cd 1. I know the CD works and is recognized as the mini-install iso is burned to a cd.

R

abisko00 · 02-20-2005, 10:07 AM

Try to start with 'Manual Installation' and load the modules yourself. I suppose you are trying an FTP installation? In manual mode, you need to have the IP address of the FTP server (not the DNA resolved address). Don't forget to load the drivers for the filesystems you would like to use later.

wremote · 02-20-2005, 10:23 AM

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Originally posted by abisko00
The mini-installation.iso is merely a boot CD and will need external sources (FTP, SMB, NFS, local filesystems, etc.).

the mini installation is more than a boot cd, it is supposed to load and allow you to FTP the SUSE modules you want to install instead of downloading the full 3.2 GB ISO see http://support.novell/product/tips/10028.html

abisko00 · 02-20-2005, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wremote
the mini installation is more than a boot cd, it is supposed to load and allow you to FTP the SUSE modules you want to install instead of downloading the full 3.2 GB ISO see http://support.novell/product/tips/10028.html

What else did I say?

It is a boot CD that allows you to access web resources. Nothing else! There is not a single package included, except a kernel and its modules. Sorry, I forgot to mentione the rescue system.