Re: Redhat 4.0 FTP Install

[Bruce Smith <bruce@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> This is my first post to this list. I live in Scottville, MI - a little 
> too far to drive for your meetings, but they sound great. 
> 
> I'm attempting an FTP install on an old 486 (Redhat 4.0). It comes 
> to the dialog where it calls for the FTP Server address and the 
> Redhat Directory. 
> 
> I've tried several different mirrors, both by hostname and IP 
> address. I've tried every possible directory structure that I can think 
> of, but it just flashes a message quickly across the screen and 
> returns to the dialog. 
> 
> For example, when I use:
> 
> ftp.cdrom.com (or the IP)
> /pub/linux/redhat/old-releases/redhat-4.0/ (with or without the 
> trailing '/')
> 
> It flashes a message quickly about building some kind of list, and 
> the returns to the dialog. 
> 
> If I enter an incorrect path, I get an error from the FTP server - so I 
> know I am getting connection. I can also ping the machine that I'm 
> installing it on - indicative that it's connection is ok.
> 
> Am I missing something? Is there a certain directory path that the 
> install program needs in this dialog? Is there a certain directory on 
> the FTP server *specifically* for FTP installs?
> 
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I looked at ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/linux/redhat/old-releases/redhat-4.0/
and that does not contain a valid CD image.  I also can't find the entire
4.0 distribution on that site.  Perhaps it's to old?

To see what a valid CD image starting point looks like, take a look at
ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/linux/redhat/redhat-5.1/i386

I probably should ask why you are trying to install such an old release
of Redhat . . . .  nah, never mind.   :{)

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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