newbie installation question (quickie)

[Douglas Frank]

Howdy,

I'm just now installing core 3 and have booted from the first iso, 
completed all the media checks (all passed) and am waiting for something 
to happen.  Is there some kind of visual feedback during installation? 
All I have is a blue screen with a welcome message at the top and a 
keystroke menu along the bottom.  The CD reader has been busy off & on 
for 10-15 minutes now but nothing seems to be happening.

If this is not unusual, I gotta say a little visual feedback would be 
helpful....

-- 
Douglas Frank
HP Co.
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