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Description of problem:
Attempts to install FC3 via NVS from a server running the FC3
distribution fail.  Fails regardless of whether the directory is
filled with an "install tree" or just the 4 ISO's.  The installation
window hangs - providing no error indication, you have to consult the
background VT's to get further information.

Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
Fedora Core 3

How reproducible:
Always

Steps to Reproduce:
1.  Install FC3 on the server.  Download all yum updates.
2.  Copy ISOs to export directory, and export it in /etc/exports.
3.  Boot FC3 Disc 1 on install client.
4.  at prompt, select "linux askmethod"
5.  configure ethernet, select server and directory
6.  begin install
    

Actual Results:  With a directory containing ISOs, the install fails
with the error "Unable to find Fedora/base/stage2.img", which is
correct - as that file exists in the ISO image.

With a directory containing an "install tree" (the files copied from
the install CDs) the install also fails (hangs) and the back VT claims
that the NFS server has timed out - although the server NFS still
appears to be working.

Expected Results:  The installer should have recognized the ISO
images, and installed using them.  I am not sure why the NFS server
times out, if it really does.

Additional info:

An FTP install using the same client and server and an "install tree"
configuration worked fine.