I am attempting to install CentOS 4 on a Compaq D500 machine with
512 Mb RAm and an 80Gb HDD. I configure the install options so
that the lv containing / has 16Gb. However, the install
consistently fails on the second CD with the message:
Error Installing package X. This can indicate media failure, lack
of disk space, and/or hardware problems. This is a fatal error and
your install will be aborted. Please verify your media and try
your install again. Press the OK button to reboot your system.
X varies with each trial.
I have run across this error three consecutive times. I checked
the MD5 sums on the downloaded ISOs and further verified the four
CD images during the install process. Everything checked out. I
have also created a new media for the 2of4 ISO and attempted an
install with this with the same result as with the original. I am
able to install a minimal system from the first CD so it appears
that hardware is not the issue. The media checks out and I cannot
see how 16Gb is too small as even a complete install expects less
than 7Gb total. So, I am at a loss to explain this.
I will work around this situation by upgrading the minimal system
with the packages I need but it is not very convenient. I am
reporting this on the off chance that I have stumbled over
something that someone else will encounter.
Regards,
Jim
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