Stalls at /dev

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  • July 5, 2020 at 6:53 pm #38573
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      Hi, I’m trying to install 19.2 on a mac Intel Core duo machine. The install hangs at “waiting to fully populate /dev.” Do you know what I’m doing wrong? Thank you, —Rob

      July 6, 2020 at 5:49 am #38582
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        July 6, 2020 at 7:20 am #38587
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          This is the machine:

          https://apple-history.com/imac_late_06

          Thanks!

          P.S. I tried installing MX Linux also (which runs on my 2007 iMac) but same issue.

          July 6, 2020 at 8:04 am #38588
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            Someone with a similar problem in MXlinux forum found they could only boot from cd media

            This thread may help:
            https://forum.mxlinux.org/viewtopic.php?f=92&t=57052#p566948

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            July 6, 2020 at 12:01 pm #38598
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              To avoid any misunderstanding, which version of antiX do you try to install, base or core ?
              Am I right that not the installation hangs but already the booting from usb is a problem ?
              Have you tried any of the additional boot options?
              And last not least, did you check the mdm5sum of the download or usb ?

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              July 6, 2020 at 1:12 pm #38603
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                Regarding the stall at /dev, it happens with MX Linux, antiX base, and antiX full. These were from USB. I will try DVD later today.

                I have not tried other ‘boot options,’ but I welcome any suggestions.

                I did not check the MDM5dsum because I downloaded the ISOs by torrent, and my understanding is that it self-checks.

                Thanks!

                December 14, 2022 at 2:00 pm #95618
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                  Hello arp, could you please give the information how you solved the problem.

                  December 16, 2022 at 1:22 am #95737
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                    I could not determine the precise issue. I think one or both of a) formatting a good swap partition and b) using a light iso like ‘base’ are advantageous. Also possibly installing via CD instead of USB. I recently successfully installed antix 22 on the same computer. Took a number of tries; didn’t keep notes 🙁

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