> > I tried the mdkinst_network image instead, but I still got the text-based > > install, although I didn't get the initial intro screen where you can pick > > the expert or rescue options. I gave it a try anyway, with the same > > problem. > > Ok first the mdkinst problem, you need more files than just the boot disk > to get the gui install to work, in other words if you don't point it at a > Cooker mirror it will not work. So, basically, I need to download and burn a CD? Seems like a waste of bandwidth. I believe the Caldera OpenLinux install manages to have a GUI start up when you boot from the floppy so it should be possible. Even if there's not enough space, how about downloading the extra files needed after setting up networking? > > Also, I noticed something else a bit strange. The default netmask was > > 255.0.0.0 instead of 255.255.255.0, and the default gateway ended with .254 > > instead of .1. I think 255.255.255.0 and .1 would be much more common > > configurations and should make things easier for new users. > > Eh? the netmask defaults to 255.255.255.0 for me like clock work, > and I dunno about the .1 either most people have way smaller subnets than > not. Hmm. The first octet of my IP address is 24. Could the installer be making an assumption because this is in the old class A address space? Chris
