Fedora Core 1 random hangs during install on Compaq Presario 1240 notebook

[Ted Sepke]

Neil Aggarwal wrote:

> Hello:
>
> I am tring to install Fedora Core 1 on a Compaq Presario 1240
> notebook.
>
> During the installation of packages, the installation hangs.
> It just sits there telling me that it is installing an
> rpm, but never installs it or continues.
>
> It seems to be random.  I tried it twice and it hung in different
> places.
>
> I left it for a LONG time and it did not continue.
>
> Any ideas on what to do?
> How can I help diagnose the problem?
>
> Thanks,
>         Neil
>
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Neil:
I had the same problem with my presario 5220 and I switched to installing
in linux text.  You get the option at the very beginning of the install.
Professor