[SLUG] Debian install

[Adams, Jamie]

> 
> Ok I've decided to take the plunge and do the install.  
> Changed the HD to a 20Gb model and started off OK.  Working 
> through the install process until the prompt to 'Install 
> kernal and driver modules' which starts with the message 
> 'Installing rescue floppy image from floppy images on mounted 
> medium'. Which ends with the message 'Floppy Error, The 
> attempt to extract the rescue floppy from the disk failed'.  
> I'm unable to get any further than this though I'm at a loss 
> as to what I should do next!  Is there a way I can continue 
> the install, missing the 'rescue floppy image'?  I tried to 
> jump ahead to install the base system, but got a message 
> saying that files where corrupt!  I had to create the rescue 
> and root floppies from fresh files from the Debian site,  but 
> I've successfully installed Debian on another machine using 
> these disks.
> 
> Any ideas people?

Sorry, im a bit lost. Have you created new disks from the net and are
still getting errors?

Could it be the floppy drive? If you are sure the disks worked on
another machine, try swapping the floppy drives.

Jamie

> 
> For the moment I'm going to put the old 5Gb HD with Mdk 9.0 
> back in to regain an internet connection.  But I'd be 
> gratefull for any advice.
> 
> Al
> 
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