At 21:56 7/5/2005, Timothy McLouth wrote: >First i tried to make my own installation cd(s) from the instructions given, >they did not work so I e-mailed for answers got two different answers >neither of which worked so i bought the installation cd(s) ver 5.4...I >downloaded the manual which is of little or no use due to variations in >installation methods described in the manual and what is actually shown on >screen...the ports collection came with it...when i use the make install >command it tries to access the internet..then i get a message saying, it >couldnt fetch,... try manually... error 1...what is the problem i would >really like to use this operating system...I also bought a book for $47 >which is useless, the title is misleading..."The design and implementation >of FreeBSD" is of no use unless you want to know what the processor is doing >from start to end....what a waste of money......I am familiar with unix and >still have my unix book from college, in addition i have a bachelors of >science in computer information > systems...Im begining to believe that this is all BS unless i get some >straight answers...
Hey Tim, Don't give up yet! Sysinstall is a bit confusing. I had many of the same problems you are having. Consequently, I researched quite a bit and then wrote my own "HowTos": http://www.US-Webmasters.com/FreeBSD/Install/ Please let me know if this helps you. Start Here to Find It Fast! -> http://www.US-Webmasters.com/best-start-page/ $8.77 Domain Names -> http://domains.us-webmasters.com/ _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"