Having installation problems.

PROBLEMCHYLD · 01-18-2016, 11:37 PM

Code:

root@slackware:/# dhcpcd eth0 

Grab the set of tagfiles

The Slackware installation environment already sports an empty /tag directory for a set of tagfiles, so let's use it.

# cd /tag 

Grab the set of tagfiles from the server. On a 32-bit system:

# wget http://www.microlinux.fr/microlinux/desktop-14.1-32bit/tagfiles.tar.gz 

On a 64-bit system:

# wget http://www.microlinux.fr/microlinux/desktop-14.1-64bit/tagfiles.tar.gz 

Note: the sets of tagfiles in the 32-bit and 64-bit subdirectories are symlinked and thus identical.

Unpack the downloaded archive:

# tar xvzf tagfiles.tar.gz 

Your /tag directory should now contain a series of directories corresponding to the Slackware package sets:

# ls 
a/ ap/ d/ e/ f/ k/ kde/ kdei/ l/ n/ t/ tcl/ x/ xap/ xfce/ y/

Start the installation

Now start the Slackware installer:

# setup

I have followed all these instructions and don't know what to do next. I am using Slackware 14.1 mini iso from http://www.slackware.com/~alien/slackboot/mini/
After I run setup, what option do I choose? Do I format the drive? Do I add swap? Do I mount/unmount etc... IDK, I'm pretty much stuck at the setup screen. It seems even using a full version 14.2 beta, tag files are not working. I have followed steps 1-6 and can't go any further

kikinovak · 01-19-2016, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROBLEMCHYLD

Code:

root@slackware:/# dhcpcd eth0 

Grab the set of tagfiles

The Slackware installation environment already sports an empty /tag directory for a set of tagfiles, so let's use it.

# cd /tag 

Grab the set of tagfiles from the server. On a 32-bit system:

# wget http://www.microlinux.fr/microlinux/desktop-14.1-32bit/tagfiles.tar.gz 

On a 64-bit system:

# wget http://www.microlinux.fr/microlinux/desktop-14.1-64bit/tagfiles.tar.gz 

Note: the sets of tagfiles in the 32-bit and 64-bit subdirectories are symlinked and thus identical.

Unpack the downloaded archive:

# tar xvzf tagfiles.tar.gz 

Your /tag directory should now contain a series of directories corresponding to the Slackware package sets:

# ls 
a/ ap/ d/ e/ f/ k/ kde/ kdei/ l/ n/ t/ tcl/ x/ xap/ xfce/ y/

Start the installation

Now start the Slackware installer:

# setup

I have followed all these instructions and don't know what to do next. I am using Slackware 14.1 mini iso from http://www.slackware.com/~alien/slackboot/mini/
After I run setup, what option do I choose? Do I format the drive? Do I add swap? Do I mount/unmount etc... IDK, I'm pretty much stuck at the setup screen. It seems even using a full version 14.2 beta, tag files are not working. I have followed steps 1-6 and can't go any further

Hi PROBLEMCHYLD,

First, why post a message below an old thread and not open a new one? It would be easier if you used this forum correctly.

Second, it looks like you have never used Slackware. MLED is intended for mid-level to advanced Linux users with a bit of Slackware experience. If you have never dealt with Slackware, MLED is not (yet) for you.

From the MLED Docs page:

Quote:

If you are not familiar with Slackware, head over to the Slackware Documentation project and read at least the following two articles in the section "Getting Started with Slackware":

Slackware installation

Configure your new Slackware system

Experiment a little bit with Slackware (not a few minutes, more like a few weeks), and then give MLED another spin.

Cheers,

Niki

PROBLEMCHYLD · 01-19-2016, 02:09 AM

Why start a new thread? To get the same response I just got? I have used slackware in the past on an older computer. Your response does NOT help me at all. When I get to setup the installer can't find the tag files. You telling me to go play around with it does NOT help me find the tag files. People like you I despise, because you give a little to the community and think you can spit in their face. You tell me to go play like I'm a kid or something. A simple try this command or try that command could save me or others time. Apparently I have not been the only one with this issue. Your instructions are very vague. The crazy thing, is you tell me in another thread to post here, just to tell me to go play. FOH You can go sit on your MLED until something ruptures. Thank you for your help.

The “custom” and “tagpath” options should only be used by people with the greatest skill and expertise with Slackware. These methods allow the user to install packages from custom tagfiles. Tagfiles are only rarely used. We won't discuss them in this book.

gegechris99 · 01-19-2016, 06:32 AM

@PROBLEMCHYLD

If you're still interested to know why your installation failed.

From the mini ISO page:

Quote:

slackware-mini-install.iso
==========================

If you're planning to install Slackware using packages on a local hard disk
partition, or from a NFS/HTTP/FTP server, you don't need a full-blown CDROM
to boot from.

This mini-ISO image of less than 40MB in size contains everything to let you
do the above, and nothing more than that.

This mini-iso does not contain the necessary packages that are needed to install MLED using TAG option. That's the probable reason why you experienced a failed installation.

Should you use the standard Slackware DVD, the MLED installation guide would work. At least that's my experience.

kikinovak · 01-19-2016, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROBLEMCHYLD

Why start a new thread? To get the same response I just got? I have used slackware in the past on an older computer. Your response does NOT help me at all. When I get to setup the installer can't find the tag files. You telling me to go play around with it does NOT help me find the tag files. People like you I despise, because you give a little to the community and think you can spit in their face. You tell me to go play like I'm a kid or something. A simple try this command or try that command could save me or others time. Apparently I have not been the only one with this issue. Your instructions are very vague. The crazy thing, is you tell me in another thread to post here, just to tell me to go play. FOH You can go sit on your MLED until something ruptures.

Unfortunately I can't help you with your anger management issues.

Cheers,

Niki

PROBLEMCHYLD · 01-19-2016, 10:01 AM

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@ gegechris99

I have downloaded the Full ISO 32BIT Slackware 14.1. Once I get to the point where I'm stuck, I'll see if you can guide me. Thanks for your attempt to help.

kikinovak · 01-19-2016, 07:01 PM

Here's a couple suggestions.

Curious about a new distro? Start reading the FAQ at least.
Look out for the distributions' communication channel(s).
Learn the difference between a forum, a subforum and a discussion thread.
Avoid flaming the maintainer when asking your first question.
Avoid using an all-caps nickname that reeks of affective cretinism.

As far as I'm concerned, I have a zero-tolerance policy for trolls in this forum or on the mailing list.

PROBLEMCHYLD · 01-19-2016, 07:18 PM

You won't leave well enough alone. You are not helping weirdo. I don't care if I get banned. F##K you with a capitol F. You constantly attacking me and mods want to give me warnings. All the time you have spent not helping was a waste. You say I'm trolling, but you are commenting on ALL Caps in my user name which irrelevant. If I could tear you a new one without the mods stalking me along with yourself, you would be on bed rest in ICU.

kikinovak · 01-20-2016, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROBLEMCHYLD

You are not helping weirdo. I don't care if I get banned. F##K you with a capitol F. [...] If I could tear you a new one without the mods stalking me along with yourself, you would be on bed rest in ICU.

Post reported. Consider yourself persona non grata.

PROBLEMCHYLD · 01-20-2016, 05:18 AM

Can you please stop stalking me? You have not provided any solutions to my problem. I have quoted another member who had the same issue and it wasn't resolved. I have read in the forums and haven't found a solution. If you can't help fix my problem, then there is no need you posting behind me every chance you get.

unSpawn · 01-20-2016, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROBLEMCHYLD

You won't leave well enough alone. You are not helping weirdo. I don't care if I get banned. F##K you with a capitol F. You constantly attacking me and mods want to give me warnings. All the time you have spent not helping was a waste. You say I'm trolling, but you are commenting on ALL Caps in my user name which irrelevant. If I could tear you a new one without the mods stalking me along with yourself, you would be on bed rest in ICU.

Frustration to anger, leads.
Calm, regain.
Wrongs, right.
Or consequences face, you will.