I had a very similar problem except the error would happen with random packages,
not always the same one. I had downloaded the iso images and burnt to CD. The
media verification passed OK also. I ended up using a friends copy which worked.

Fil


Quoting mark davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Hello how are you?
> I am begining to learn about rh8 and bought my first
> copy today. Unfortunately it wont even load up :(
> it boots up on the disk and you can go through all its
> procedures and selection desk top set up (the first
> selection on the top) and then enter your passwords
> etc. but when it starts to load everythinng it always
> comes up with a fault and then resets! :(  the fault
> says this.  "The
> file/mnt/sysimage/var/tmp/zlib-1.1.44.i386.rpm can not
> be opened. this is due to a mising file, a bad
> package, or bad media.. press return to try again" 
> but it doesnt try again, it just resets everything.  
> I did a media check and its past, I dont understand if
> you buy a original copy of red hat which i have done,
> it should atleast install properly :(
> If anyone can help me, I would realy appreciate it.
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]  or if ya wanna phone
> 9862-6683 im in(sydney).
> Many thanks
> Darren
> 
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