[PLUG] Problem with installation of Linux

[Pranav Peshwe]

On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 6:36 PM, Rajendra Sakpal <
rajendrasakpal.list at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Friends,
>
> I am new to Linux installation & trying to install Red Hat 8 that is
> shipped
> with the book "Official Red Hat Linux User's Guide".  The installation is
> stalling in the initial step.  Following is the console output beyond which
> the installation doesn't seem to proceed even after waiting for several
> (30-45) minutes.  As per the installation instructions, I should expect a
> Welcome screen for the installation once I choose the mode of installation
> i.e. graphical or text.  I tried to install in both graphical & text modes.
> However, the end result was same.
>
I need some help to go ahead with the installation.  Could you please help
> me with pointers to resolve the installation issue?
>
>
It would be helpful if you share the configuration of the machine you are
trying to install on.

Also, is there any specific reason why you have chosen to install RH 8 ? RH
8 is around 7 years old and, there have been more than 10 versions after
that. Unless you are dealing with that old a machine i would recommend you
to move to a newer version of the distro.
In fact, if you are using a newer motherboard, graphics card and disk (its a
1TB disk i guess), RH 8 might not be able to drive it.

My 2 cents...
HTH.

Best regards,
Pranav