[opensuse] USB install can't find source media during 12.1 install
Hi! I'm trying to migrate from another distribution and can't seem to be able to generate the proper install medium to do so: 1. For some reason the DVD burning doesn't work in this release (it was working with the last one) 2. DVD to USB do works and boot but I end up with getting a "can't find source media' error message such as the one described here: http://forums.opensuse.org/english/get-technical-help-here/install-boot-logi... This is with 12.1 As a side note the install works on my desktop but doesn't on the machine I would like to install 12.1 (A X61 laptop). I've spent a few days already on this and any insight would be greatly appreciated. I'll be also happy to help troubleshoot or check if the bug is still in Factory/upcoming 12.2 . Thanks a lot. Fred -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
Answering my own question I just found this thread as well: http://forums.opensuse.org/english/get-technical-help-here/install-boot-logi... where the problem is mentioned. While at the end it seems the net install can work as a workaround my offer to try to troubleshoot and help fix the issue still stands. Thanks. Fred On 02/19/2012 12:40 PM, Frederic Muller wrote:
Hi!
I'm trying to migrate from another distribution and can't seem to be able to generate the proper install medium to do so: 1. For some reason the DVD burning doesn't work in this release (it was working with the last one) 2. DVD to USB do works and boot but I end up with getting a "can't find source media' error message such as the one described here: http://forums.opensuse.org/english/get-technical-help-here/install-boot-logi...
This is with 12.1
As a side note the install works on my desktop but doesn't on the machine I would like to install 12.1 (A X61 laptop).
I've spent a few days already on this and any insight would be greatly appreciated. I'll be also happy to help troubleshoot or check if the bug is still in Factory/upcoming 12.2 .
Thanks a lot.
Fred
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On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 12:40:12PM +0800, Frederic Muller wrote:
I'm trying to migrate from another distribution
If you have already a Linux system running on it download the install kernel and initrd from the /12.1/repo/oss/boot/x86_64/loader/ directory. The files are named initrd and linux. Next boot them and then you can install. This process will drop you in the text mode.
and can't seem to be able to generate the proper install medium to do so: 1. For some reason the DVD burning doesn't work in this release (it was working with the last one) 2. DVD to USB do works and boot but I end up with getting a "can't find source media' error message such as the one described here: http://forums.opensuse.org/english/get-technical-help-here/install-boot-logi...
This is with 12.1
As a side note the install works on my desktop but doesn't on the machine I would like to install 12.1 (A X61 laptop).
Lenovo Thinkpad without a DVD/ CD rom drive? How about using PXE boot? Lars -- Lars Müller [ˈlaː(r)z ˈmʏlɐ] Samba Team SUSE Linux, Maxfeldstraße 5, 90409 Nürnberg, Germany
On 02/19/2012 08:37 PM, Lars Müller wrote:
On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 12:40:12PM +0800, Frederic Muller wrote:
I'm trying to migrate from another distribution
If you have already a Linux system running on it download the install kernel and initrd from the /12.1/repo/oss/boot/x86_64/loader/ directory. The files are named initrd and linux. Next boot them and then you can install. This process will drop you in the text mode.
and can't seem to be able to generate the proper install medium to do so: 1. For some reason the DVD burning doesn't work in this release (it was working with the last one) 2. DVD to USB do works and boot but I end up with getting a "can't find source media' error message such as the one described here: http://forums.opensuse.org/english/get-technical-help-here/install-boot-logi...
This is with 12.1
As a side note the install works on my desktop but doesn't on the machine I would like to install 12.1 (A X61 laptop).
Lenovo Thinkpad without a DVD/ CD rom drive?
How about using PXE boot?
Lars
Thanks for the workarounds. As I said I can't seem to be able to burn the DVD which I attribute to a bug in my current distro. I do however have a docking station with a CD/DVD drive. I have also failed with all the USB method described on the opensuse wiki and finally used Unetbootin which worked. I'm not sure how much a priority USB booting is for opensuse but it's far from being a smooth ride... Fred ps: i'm willing to help, but can't do it alone -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 2012/02/19 13:37 (GMT+0100) Lars Müller composed:
On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 12:40:12PM +0800, Frederic Muller wrote:
I'm trying to migrate from another distribution
If you have already a Linux system running on it download the install kernel and initrd from the /12.1/repo/oss/boot/x86_64/loader/ directory. The files are named initrd and linux. Next boot them and then you can install. This process will drop you in the text mode.
I do nearly all my installs by starting downloaded installation initrd & linux with Grub, but the process rarely drops me into text mode. What hardware is doing that to you? Here's the last Grub stanza I used for an i865 system: title Install SuSE 12.2 snapshot kernel (hd0,2)/suse122/linux showopts install=http://download.opensuse.org/factory-snapshot/repo/oss/ lang=en keytable=us hostname=myhost hostip=192.168.1.2/24 gateway=192.168.1.1 nameserver=192.168.1.1 namescheme=by-label kexec_reboot=0 ipv6.disable=1 noresume video=1152x864 vga=0x318 3 nomodeset initrd (hd0,2)/suse122/initrd Of course for 12.1 the source would have to be .../distribution/12.1/... rather than .../factory-snapshot/.... -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 10:22:40AM -0500, Felix Miata wrote:
On 2012/02/19 13:37 (GMT+0100) Lars Müller composed:
On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 12:40:12PM +0800, Frederic Muller wrote:
I'm trying to migrate from another distribution
If you have already a Linux system running on it download the install kernel and initrd from the /12.1/repo/oss/boot/x86_64/loader/ directory. The files are named initrd and linux. Next boot them and then you can install. This process will drop you in the text mode.
I do nearly all my installs by starting downloaded installation initrd & linux with Grub, but the process rarely drops me into text mode. What hardware is doing that to you?
I tried to keep it simple and stupid by keeping the additional parameters you mentioned out of my reply. If you sit in front of the device the way I suggested is the easiest one.
Here's the last Grub stanza I used for an i865 system:
title Install SuSE 12.2 snapshot kernel (hd0,2)/suse122/linux showopts install=http://download.opensuse.org/factory-snapshot/repo/oss/ lang=en keytable=us hostname=myhost hostip=192.168.1.2/24 gateway=192.168.1.1 nameserver=192.168.1.1 namescheme=by-label kexec_reboot=0 ipv6.disable=1 noresume video=1152x864 vga=0x318 3 nomodeset initrd (hd0,2)/suse122/initrd
Of course for 12.1 the source would have to be .../distribution/12.1/... rather than .../factory-snapshot/....
There had been changes to the linuxrc parameters. See http://en.openSUSE.org/SDB:Linuxrc Therefore I'm no longer sure if this works as before. But good to read if it still works for you with openSUSE Factory! Unfortunately the article doesn't differentiate well between the operating system versions. At least recently I failed to preconfigure a system for a remote upgrade. BTW Sorry for sending the last reply twice. Yesterday the list server had some issues and I had to resent my reply. And this morning without enough morning drugs I resent it two times. :/ Lars -- Lars Müller [ˈlaː(r)z ˈmʏlɐ] Samba Team SUSE Linux, Maxfeldstraße 5, 90409 Nürnberg, Germany
On 2012/02/20 16:48 (GMT+0100) Lars Müller composed:
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 10:22:40AM -0500, Felix Miata wrote:
I do nearly all my installs by starting downloaded installation initrd& linux with Grub, but the process rarely drops me into text mode. What hardware is doing that to you?
I tried to keep it simple and stupid by keeping the additional parameters you mentioned out of my reply.
I'm pretty sure I recognized that implication when I wrote, but what has that to do with the question I asked?
If you sit in front of the device the way I suggested is the easiest one.
I don't think any such suggestion has found its way to the list yet. The lists were constipated for about 24 hours, and I don't think the backlog has been fully disgorged yet.
Here's the last Grub stanza I used for an i865 system:
title Install SuSE 12.2 snapshot kernel (hd0,2)/suse122/linux showopts install=http://download.opensuse.org/factory-snapshot/repo/oss/ lang=en keytable=us hostname=myhost hostip=192.168.1.2/24 gateway=192.168.1.1 nameserver=192.168.1.1 namescheme=by-label kexec_reboot=0 ipv6.disable=1 noresume video=1152x864 vga=0x318 3 nomodeset initrd (hd0,2)/suse122/initrd
Of course for 12.1 the source would have to be .../distribution/12.1/... rather than .../factory-snapshot/....
There had been changes to the linuxrc parameters. See http://en.openSUSE.org/SDB:Linuxrc
That's the only place I've ever been able to find them when I need them. :-) -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:12:12AM -0500, Felix Miata wrote:
On 2012/02/20 16:48 (GMT+0100) Lars Müller composed:
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 10:22:40AM -0500, Felix Miata wrote:
I do nearly all my installs by starting downloaded installation initrd& linux with Grub, but the process rarely drops me into text mode. What hardware is doing that to you?
I tried to keep it simple and stupid by keeping the additional parameters you mentioned out of my reply.
I'm pretty sure I recognized that implication when I wrote, but what has that to do with the question I asked?
The text mode install ins't caused by the hardware in use. It's caused by the way the install got initiated. Due to the missing installation parameters. It's a hardware independent issue. Lars -- Lars Müller [ˈlaː(r)z ˈmʏlɐ] Samba Team SUSE Linux, Maxfeldstraße 5, 90409 Nürnberg, Germany
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