Hi,

   I waited until the announcement on the webpage and the files
I downloaded were from 7.1 directories, so I'm guessing that I was using the 
final 7.1 files.

   First attempt was with hd.img install. Floppy booted ok, but
the install program labeled itself "Cooker". Not a show-stopper, but as you 
can see it creates doubt about the version. I tried to install from my ext2 
/dev/hda2 /mandrake dir where I had the files. The install program could 
read the directories, but when I tried to install, it would bomb saying that 
it couldn't find a file (or procedure?). Didn't record the error code 
(sorry!). My directory was the right size -- just over a gigabyte.

   Second attempt was with a downloaded mandrake71-inst.iso. The install 
bombed due to lacking packages (I'm assuming they're on the 
mandrake71-ext.iso), and then the install died because it couldn't go into 
SVGA mode. The webpage says that I can install using just the first cd. I 
don't think so, unless there is a trick to the installation.

   Feature issue: I _really_ like the GRUB boot-loader, but it'd be
nice if the install looked at my old lilo boot info and migrated it.

   Please Cc: me on replies as I am not subscribed to the list. Thanks.


Saber Taylor
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