interesting problem trying to load SuSE 64 bit when using d_skin disk protectors
Totally apart from the recent problems I had getting SuSE 9.3 64 bit to install on my wife's new pooter, I wanted to report to the list on an interesting phenomenon I encountered when using d_skin disk protectors on our SuSE DVD. For those not familiar with d_skins, they are circular sheets of a clear plastic material, the same size as a CD/DVD. Around the edge is an orange border that snaps onto and secures the d_skin to the disk. The clear plastic then protects the CD/DVD from scratches. We use the d_skins on our most important disks and those that repeatedly are inserted/removed from drives. We have used the d_skins successfully when installing 32 bit SuSE 9.3 from the DVD. However, we encountered massive problems when trying to install the 64 bit version from the same disk. With the d_skin on the DVD, and even using a double-density-capable DVD burner to read the disk, it appears that the 64 bit information was so deeply buried in the disk that our drive could not read many of the installation files. While some files were read, others generated one of two error messages: 1) <name of file> no arch failed (for example: inst of package agfa-fonts-2003.03.19.14.no arch failed) 2) <name of file> was not found on medium (for example: cdparanoia-lllalpha9.8-548.x86_64 was not found on medium) We got the "no arch failed" message 7 times, and the "was not found on medium" message 184 times! Needless to say, SuSE 64 bit could not install under these conditions. As soon as I removed the d_skin the installation ran smoothly and we got no error messages. Again, this was totally unrelated to the problems solved by installing first-line memory sticks. And it only showed up during 64 bit installations, never on 32 bit. Just thought I'd pass it on to the list in case anyone else was using or thinking of using these disk protectors. Gil
Gil Weber wrote:
Totally apart from the recent problems I had getting SuSE 9.3 64 bit to install on my wife's new pooter, I wanted to report to the list on an interesting phenomenon I encountered when using d_skin disk protectors on our SuSE DVD.
For those not familiar with d_skins, they are circular sheets of a clear plastic material, the same size as a CD/DVD. Around the edge is an orange border that snaps onto and secures the d_skin to the disk. The clear plastic then protects the CD/DVD from scratches. We use the d_skins on our most important disks and those that repeatedly are inserted/removed from drives.
We have used the d_skins successfully when installing 32 bit SuSE 9.3 from the DVD. However, we encountered massive problems when trying to install the 64 bit version from the same disk.
With the d_skin on the DVD, and even using a double-density-capable DVD burner to read the disk, it appears that the 64 bit information was so deeply buried in the disk that our drive could not read many of the installation files. While some files were read, others generated one of two error messages:
1) <name of file> no arch failed (for example: inst of package agfa-fonts-2003.03.19.14.no arch failed) 2) <name of file> was not found on medium (for example: cdparanoia-lllalpha9.8-548.x86_64 was not found on medium)
We got the "no arch failed" message 7 times, and the "was not found on medium" message 184 times! Needless to say, SuSE 64 bit could not install under these conditions.
As soon as I removed the d_skin the installation ran smoothly and we got no error messages.
Again, this was totally unrelated to the problems solved by installing first-line memory sticks. And it only showed up during 64 bit installations, never on 32 bit.
Just thought I'd pass it on to the list in case anyone else was using or thinking of using these disk protectors.
Gil
Never heard of d_skin before, doesn't seem to be made with DVD's in mind. This afternoon while redecorating, 10.0 x86_64 just about upgraded itself from 9.3 x86_64, as easy as falling off a log. Regards Sid. -- Sid Boyce ... Hamradio License G3VBV, licensed Private Pilot Retired IBM/Amdahl Mainframes and Sun/Fujitsu Servers Tech Support Specialist Microsoft Windows Free Zone - Linux used for all Computing Tasks
On Tue October 18 2005 7:21 pm, Sid Boyce wrote:
Never heard of d_skin before, doesn't seem to be made with DVD's in mind. This afternoon while redecorating, 10.0 x86_64 just about upgraded itself from 9.3 x86_64, as easy as falling off a log. Regards
Good to know about easy upgrade. :o) d_skins are made for CDs and DVDs according to the text on the container. www.d-skin.com if you're interested. Gil
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