Anaconda exited abnormally
Michael Kearey
mutk at iprimus.com.au
Wed Apr 14 03:14:29 UTC 2004
Paul Evans wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I have a Celeron 3.2Ghz with 512MB RAM and 120GB hard drive. Every time I
> try and install Fedora Core from the box set of 6 CDs (with source code) I
> get the message "install exited abnormally".
>
> I have tried new RAM and different graphics cards and monitors. This error
> occurs in text graphic and lowres modes.
>
> I then installed Redhat 9 (which worked) and tried upgrading again in text,
> graphic and lowres modes. Each time the same error appears.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas before I throw this new box set of 6 CDs in the
> bin?
>
> Thanks,
> Paul.
>
>
http://fedora.artoo.net/faq/#AlanCox
Some of these options at boot time may help.
At Boot line, type 'linux ide=nodma' For multiple options 'linux apic
linux ide=nodma' etc. At least that's how it works for me.
Cheers,
Michael
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