[TriLUG] "Unpacking Linux..."

[Scott Chilcote]

Brian McCullough wrote:
> Would somebody please remind me what a system stalling just after
> "Unpacking Linux..." means?  It goes through the "vmlinuz" and
> "initrd.img" steps and then stalls here.
> 
> This is a CD-based boot -- an install disk.  LoadLinux starts and
> presents the boot prompt, just like several different distributions 
> these days ( F1, F2, F3, ... ).  Hit Enter and get to the situation
> above.

It's a longshot, but if the system has an outdated or unusual graphics 
controller a text-based installation might work.  You might try booting 
with "linux text" at the boot prompt (if it's supported).

If you burned the CD yourself, it could have errors.  You may be able to 
perform a media check if one is supported for the distribution.  The 
installation instructions for the distro may explain how to do it.

Good luck,

Scott C.