I originally asked: >>> During the second phase (preparing and writing the Base System), it almost >>> completes the writing of part 2 Base System when the install collapses and I >>> get an error message "Installation as failed - reboot and try again" with a >>> restart button. >>> >>> I suspect it's the old incompatible OS-X RAM problem, a confirmation or >>> other possibilities appreciated.
On 1/11/06 1:52 PM, Andrea Salvarani of [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent > Sorry meant DVD. > > I actually managed to resurrect a DVD that would stop half way through > a movie by saving it as an image and then burning it again on DVD-R. > > The most likely cause of you problems IMHO. > > Cheers > Andrea > > >> On 12/01/2006, Dan wrote: > >Pull a DIMM and retry? > > >> Clean the DVD. >> >> Make sure all 3rd party cards and peripherals are removed. >> Hi all, Pulling the DIMMs and reseating them "appeared' to do the trick". However, I 'graduated" from the install problem to having a full install of the OS only to have it give me a kernel panic here and there, and more frequently a "blue screen of death" OS X-style (the desktop does not mount). Perhaps it's the RAM after all? Thanks all, Dana -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:" Send list messages to: <mailto:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com