On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 08:33:47 -0500 Thinker wrote:

Hello All,

I am attempting to install SuSE 9.0 via ftp. Everything works fine until Yast2 gets to the software package selection. Then I get an "unable to read media" error and I cannot go any further.

I am using the boot.iso method to boot my machine into the installation process. I have no problems connecting to the server and loading'whatever' into memory.

In using the following mirrors, I got the same error multiple times.

ftp-linux.cc.gatech.edu/pub/suse/suse/i386/9.0/ (closest to me) ftp://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/distributions/suse/suse/i386/9.0/ 2nd closest)

Is anyone else having this issue? Does anyone have any suggestions ?

I just logged into the ibiblio site, and upon reading the README.FTP file, it states at the bottom: If you get errors such as "No installation media found on server" or "Package foo.rpm does not exist" it most likely means that a) The ftp/http server you are using is not accepting new connections. b) You've misconfigured the local network or proxy settings In either case, please don't contact ftpadmin about this since we can't fix your network and/or have no control over how busy the ftp servers are. Perhaps that is the problem?? -- Patrick Heffernan Maryvale Computer Service Phone: +61 7 4661 9006 ---------------------------------------------------------------- On the other hand, you have different fingers.

I am attempting to install SuSE 9.0 via ftp. Everything works fine until Yast2 gets to the software package selection. Then I get an "unable to read media" error and I cannot go any further.

I had the same error from ftp.plig.org. It appears as if some of the mirrors have missing data.

ftp-linux.cc.gatech.edu/pub/suse/suse/i386/9.0/ (closest to me) ftp://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/distributions/suse/suse/i386/9.0/ 2nd closest)

I was sucessful using ftp.mirror.ac.uk - just try a different server! ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk ________________________________________________________________________