Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 84767
Installation of Red Hat Linux 8.0 in graphical mode fails after packages have been installed.
Last modified: 2007-04-18 12:51:27 EDT
Description of problem: Installation of Red Hat Linux 8.0 in graphical mode fails after packages have been installed. Linux installation stopped abnormally and cannot reboot properly. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): Red Hat Linux 8.0 How reproducible: Steps to Reproduce: 1. Install Red Hat Linux 8.0 using CD-ROM on Acer Veriton 7500 Desktop PC 2. Linux mode is "linux noprobe" 3. Install "Desktop" mode and accept all defaults Actual results: Error message shown: (anaconda:82): GnomeCanvas-CRITICAL **: file gnome-canvas-path-def.c: line 1142 (gnome_canvas_path_def_any_closed): assertion 'path != NULL' failed. Expected results: Additional info:
This message: (anaconda:82): GnomeCanvas-CRITICAL **: file gnome-canvas-path-def.c: line 1142 (gnome_canvas_path_def_any_closed): assertion 'path != NULL' failed. always occurs and is a warning thrown up by the timezone map screen. It is not the cause of the problem you experienced. Were you given the opportunity to write a floppy with the error?
No. After displaying the error message, the system ejects the CD and immediately reboots.
Have you tested your installation media?
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