Summary: | Standard install fails | ||
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Product: | Gentoo Release Media | Reporter: | Gerry <trick> |
Component: | Installer | Assignee: | Gentoo Linux Installer <gli-bugs> |
Status: | RESOLVED INVALID | ||
Severity: | major | ||
Priority: | High | ||
Version: | unspecified | ||
Hardware: | AMD64 | ||
OS: | Linux | ||
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Package list: | Runtime testing required: | --- |
Description
Gerry
2007-06-02 14:44:53 UTC
Inability to download files is not the installer's fault. And no, it shouldn't be on the LiveDVD. You didn't read everything I wrote, did you? It IS on the LiveDVD, but the installer doesn't use it. Also, don't you think it's a little strange that a file that's required by a completely standard install doesn't exist on any of the mirrors? The problem you are running into is that you are using the portage snapshot from the livecd/dvd and that contains ebuilds that use files that may not be on the mirrors anymore. If you intend to do a standard internet-based installation, you need to do a live emerge sync instead of using the snapshot. Well, that makes sense; however, shouldn't the installer do this automatically, or at the very least warn about it? I did choose 'standard install', after all, and I never got any questions about which portage snapshot to use. IMO the installer shouldn't shoot itself in the foot like this without any user interaction. (Also, if the installer is using a portage snapshot from the LiveDVD, shouldn't it also use tarballs from the LiveDVD if possible?) (In reply to comment #4) > Well, that makes sense; however, shouldn't the installer do this automatically, > or at the very least warn about it? I did choose 'standard install', after > all, and I never got any questions about which portage snapshot to use. IMO > the installer shouldn't shoot itself in the foot like this without any user > interaction. If you chose Standard, it gave you the choice to use a normal sync, webrsync, or a snasphot. > (Also, if the installer is using a portage snapshot from the LiveDVD, shouldn't > it also use tarballs from the LiveDVD if possible?) There aren't any tarballs on the LiveDVD, unless they were added this time without my knowledge (which is entirely possible). Even if there are, they aren't present on the LiveCD, which is the primary media for the installer. Please don't reopen this bug again. Oh, so you're calling me a liar, then. I see. Listen, ignoring issues doesn't make them go away. What's the point of having an installer if it randomly breaks like this, when used normally? Anyhow, I won't waste my time reporting any more bugs. Perhaps this way you can spend the rest of your time with Gentoo ignorant of any other issues that might pop up. Ignorance is bliss, after all. Lucky you! |