[GLLUG] redhat 7.3 install problem on Compaq computer

[Yao-Ying Chien]

Hi,

I am trying to install redhat 7.3 on a Compaq Presario 5716, but it 
froze at different packages each reinstallation.

The installation program starts out fine, then usually froze at 
"transfer disk image". Reinstallation froze at same place, 9 out of 
10. ==> hot boot?

If I shut down computer for 10 minutes and install again, it can 
install some packages. Sometimes more sometimes less packages, but 
never the same package. Occasionally even went half way to 2nd CD. 
==> Cold boot seems to help.

The same CDs were used and successfully installed on a different PC. 
So CDs are good. Also tried different CD drives (hardware), same 
problem. So picky CD drives should not be the cause.

Google search reveals some similar problems on Compaq Presario, but 
not many--only about 50 cases. And no solution was found.