Net install freezes

I'm trying to do a network install (via FTP) from my PC to my StarMax 4000 home server. It'll load the second stage ram disk, but after that it takes me right into text setup- there's no option for a graphical one. When I finally get to installation, it will ALWAYS freeze dead cold when it gets to installing package 16 (which is cron with the default package selections, but even if I take it out it still freezes). I've even tried installations from ftp.suse.com and several other mirrors with the ppc rpms, but it still keeps doing it! Thanks for any help ~gravy