Description of problem: Attempts to install RH 8.0 failed thru many attempts using various methods including using a boxed set from RH, ftp install, use of anaconda update, etc. Installed successfully on one computer but can't get it to install on a second one. Always fails part way through package install with pop-up that only allows for rebooting. Contacted RH install support and tried all suggestions with no success and finally was referred to bugzilla. Looked through bug reports that seem to be similar to no avail. The computer in question had RH 7.2 installed at one time with no real problems. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 8.0 (but also 9.0) How reproducible:Happens every time but not always during the same package installation. Steps to Reproduce: 1.Normal installation process 2. 3. Actual results:See above Expected results: Additional info:
Sounds like bad media - have you tested all your installation media?
All media have been tested (and restested). Besides, the same failure occurs when I try to install directly from an FTP site!
Did you try the anaconda patch given in bug report 75377? I had the same problem with the boxed set of CDs of RH8 when attempting to install to an old Dell Dimension XPS R400. The patch allowed me to retry loading the "bad" package without terminating the installation. Several retries were necessary on various packages - but I got there in the end. The same set of CDs load perfectly on a newer Dimension 8100. -- John.co.uk
Yes, I tried the patch in bug 75377 and it didn't work. Also, as I said before, I get the same result if I try to install directly from a mirror site using FTP so it isn't the Cd-Rom drive as suggested by some in the 75377 discussion. And, I have installed RH 8 successfully on a different computer (and also successfully updated it to RH 9. Its a mystery!
This sounds like a bad package on the CD or from the ftp site you are using. The error you are seeing occurs when there is a checksum error with the package being installed.