booting install cd : hanging at *Hotplug/Coldplug disabled

[philltx]

Hi,


I'm attempting to install gentoo using the 2007.0 r1 minimal install CD on a HP DL 360 running raid 1

After checking the forums.. i came up with the following boot command

[Dottout]

I suggest you to download a more recent installcd (you dont need gentoo installcd, you need just a stage3 in order to install gentoo) with a more recent kernel

[NathanZachary]

Try downloading the new Finnix LiveCD from here, and using it to install Gentoo from the terminal. You can install from any live distro disc using these instructions. Hope that helps.
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[philltx]

ok, i'll download the finnix cd and try it using those instructions.

has anyone else had any experience using the finnix cd to install gentoo?

thanks again ..

[NathanZachary]

Actually, you might do better using the PCLinuxOS Gnome Edition installation CD, and following those instructions. I've just started playing with the Finnix CD, and it has a couple quirky issues. You SHOULD be fine using the Finnix one, but I have more faith with the PCLOS-GE disc. I'm sorry for the confusion.
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[philltx]

would you by any chance have a link to a page detailing instructions on how to utilize PCLOS-GE to install gentoo?

thanks in advance..

[malahal]

You can use http://www.sysresccd.org/Main_Page. It is small and is based on Gentoo. Remember, you can install Gentoo from almost any liveCD.

[NathanZachary]