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On Thu, 24 Nov 2005 09:05:15 +1000
Alfred Vahau <Alf.Vahau@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi,
> I encountered first failure of Ubuntu (Warty). The error message
> reads: Install the base system
> Base system installation error
> The debootstrap program exited with an error (return value 1)
> Check /var/logs/messages or see virtual console 3 for details.
>
> The previous operating system was a Windows 2000 and I want the entire
>
> system replaced with Ubuntu.
> I've repeated the installation a few times and each time I receive the
>
> same error message with the installation halted.
>
> Any pointers would be appreciated,
>
> Alfred,
>
Have you checked virtual console 3?
Try <alt><f3> or <ctrl><alt><3>
and report what it says there.
Cybe R. Wizard
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