[KLUG Members] Problem in installing linux red hat

[MPs]

On Thu, 5 Feb 2004, Morad Rayyan wrote:

> Hey guys,
> I have 2 quick questions here..
>
> 1. Can I update from linux 8 to linux 9.. I am pretty sure you can..but just
> wanna be more than sure :)
>
> 2. When I start my computer with boot cd of redhat 9..
> And I select language, location, and then when it comes to source of
> installation... I cannot select my cd drive... even if I try to eject my CD
> out of the drive..it wont... it just doesn't respond..
>

It might not eject if the cd is "locked" [like if the cd is mounted]. Try
going to a vt [crtl+alt+f1 or f2] and check the output of mount. Is it
mounted? If not, you could try mounting it. Does the RH installer give you
the option to install from "Already Mounted Media" "Hard Drive" or "Other
Directory".

If you have gotten that far I wouldn't think bad media would stop you from
at least /trying/.

Miles Pschigoda