Fedora Core CD not found

[kalinix]

On Tue, 2005-11-08 at 10:58 -0800, Brian D. McGrew wrote: 
> When you get to the install prompt where you "press enter", instead of
> pressing enter, type in 'linux askmethod' and press enter.  It's routine
> install as normal _except_ it asks for a source.
> 
> -brian
> 
> Brian D. McGrew { brian at visionpro.com || brian at doubledimension.com }
> --
> > Those of you who think you know it all,
>   really annoy those of us who do! 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fedora-list-bounces at redhat.com
> [mailto:fedora-list-bounces at redhat.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Vian
> Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 10:49 AM
> To: For users of Fedora Core releases
> Subject: Re: Fedora Core CD not found
> 
> On Tue, 2005-11-08 at 10:15 -0600, Gregory P. Ennis wrote:
> > Everyone,
> > 
> > I am trying to create a fresh install FC4 system on an E-Machine 500
> > with a 40gig hard drive and 256M of memory.  I just finished an
> > installation on a different E-machine with the same set up and the
> > installation was without incident.
> > 
> > On the affected machine I can put in the FC4 Disc #1 and boot to it
> > without difficulty, but the process fails on the 3rd question
> pertaining
> > to installation method.  When I pick CDROM as the method there is a
> > pause and then an error message telling me that "The Fedora Core CD
> was
> > not found in any CDROM drives".  
> > 
> What install method are you using?  expert?
> 
> I do a routine "press enter key to install" installation and it NEVER
> asks for the install method (source). Of course I am installing from the
> CD, I just booted from it!  :-)
> Try that instead of the method you are using.
> 
> > I had previously performed media checks on the FC4 discs and all
> passed.
> > I have done a memtest86 on the memory and it passed as well.
> > 
> > If any of you can give me a suggestion as to what to do next I would
> > appreciate your help.  I have not tried to install an FC over the
> > network, but that may be the next best thing to do.  I'll wait a
> little
> > to see what suggestions you all might have.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Greg
> > 
> > 
> 
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Hope is not too late for an answer.

The problem is with your CD unit. I had this problem myself on several
machines. Change it and then try again. Or, as you mentioned, you can
always perform an network installation.



Calin

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