Problem installing Archlinux

hello. my computer currently dual-boots fedora 11 and vista. on it, i currently have the following configuration of partitions: a vista partition, a partition where i store data so that i can access from fedora and vista, and the 2 partitions that fedora creates.
my latest exploit of free time has been installing archlinux on my computer. so far this has been a failure.
i would really appreciate some help.
on the fedora forum, it was suggested that since i have 4 primary partitions, of which 1 is an extended partition with one of fedora's logical drives. i created unallocated space within the extended partition, but arch's setup partitioning tool does not recognize the distinction of unallocated space and the logical volume in the extended partition. i've also tried to make a new logical volume with the unallocated space but arch's partitioning tool pops out an error saying that my 2 logical drives overlap or something and refuses to go on. a screen-shot of my current partition configuration is here: http://forums.fedoraforum.org/attachmen … 1252377966
another thing is that i'd like to keep fedora's grub once i have arch installed.
i'm at a complete loss i would really appreciate help.
Last edited by The Mishanator (2009-09-08 17:49:47)

Under Fedora check gparted for your partitions list and labels. Or under Winx>Admin>Disk Mgt would show partions too. Write that info down. Windows is (almost)always in a primary partion. I would expect one HD to have 1)win partion with grub in mbr 2)data partition 3)root partion and 4) linux swap. The swap may be before the root one. 2HDs would be different. You can either shrink the 1)win. partition or the 3)root partition(preferred and safer) to create another root partition for Arch and use Fedora's grub and swap. Having the 2-4 partitions as logical ones in an extended partition would be best and safest.
Four primary partitions would be a different kettle of fish. Be sure before doing any partition changing.
Gparted comes on a live cd to make setting up partitions easier before installing Arch. The Fedora install/live cd can also create the partitions. Partition Magic would also work. Good luck:)

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pacman -Syu linux mkinitcpio grub <- to be sure everything is installed.
-- Openssh is installed and configured, network is configured, fstab is correct, openssh and netctl is on autostart with systemctl.
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I could install archlinux to one hard disk, fix the network and then
add a new grub entry and reboot. Then i could rebuild the sf raid and configure
my new archlinux server as i want.
I've tried archbootstrap to my PC first and try to install archlinux to a different partition
(same logic to want i need to do). I found some trouble, I even hack a little the script
to fix some initial problems but i cant find a way to run it correctly.
Is there another way? Can someone point me to a direction?
PS: i've already looked up the forum and wiki - couldnt find anything useful (yet).

With pacman-static from the French mirror and small fixes worked perfectly
Unfortunately i couldnt find an official pacman-static on ftp.archlinux.org
I 've tried to create a pacman-static from the source of pacman - but my efforts werent successful
But in the end i was able to do what i really wanted with one way or another.
thanks finferflu for hint

Install archlinux from another linux system...

I have a dedicated server and I want to install archlinux in it.
I have the option to do a netboot to access to my server from the "outside" and I installed debian several times usind debootstrap from the netboot.
I've tried to do the same with arch following this guide http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Ins … ting_Linux , but I've stumbled upon some problems...
1) I can't copy pacman binaries to the bin folder, since it is read-only
2) when I try to run pacman from its temp folder I get this:
root@rescue:/# /tmp/archlinux/usr/bin/pacman.static -Sy base -r /newarch/
:: Synchronizing package databases...
error: failed retrieving file 'core.db.tar.gz' from mirror.lividpenguin.com : No address record
error: failed to update core (No address record)
error: failed retrieving file 'extra.db.tar.gz' from mirror.lividpenguin.com : No address record
error: failed to update extra (No address record)
error: failed retrieving file 'community.db.tar.gz' from mirror.lividpenguin.com : No address record
error: failed to update community (No address record)
error: failed to synchronize any databases
What should I do?
Thanks in advance.

http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Ins … ost_system
you have to install the required files, like mirrorlist to /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist
Last edited by wonder (2009-11-27 20:31:42)

10.6.8 update combined - problems installing

Hi all,
Currently having huge problems installing this update on my mac, have been trying for a couple of days now to get this machine back up and running again after I was told by the genius bar 2 years ago that after them spending nearly 900 pounds on new parts, that they "had no idea what the problem was, but could be something to do with the logic board". I finally decided to sell it, but as a parts and repair it will get £100 and fully working it could get a bit more, so it's in my interest to get it up and running again.
I am by no means a computer expert, but I know a few things and can normally sort problems out by just simply using search, but alas I have finally been beaten, and have come here to ask for some assistance.
After re-installing my macbook pro 3,1 (mid 2007) with it's original 10.4 tiger software probably 5 times before it worked, then moving on to 10.6 snow leopard which also took a couple of attempts, I am now completely stuck with no way to get this machine up to 10.6.8, so that I can make the jump to mountain lion. The software update program is either an absolute heap of dung, or my computer just won't have any of it. I have tried multiple solutions which I will list below:
Using software update to install the 10.6.8 combined update - Failed
Downloading the 10.6.8 combined update from apple support downloads - Failed
Deleting the library/preferencecom.apple.softwareupdate etc. files - Still software update Failed
Downloading 10.6.1 update and installing - Success after a few attempts
Downloading 10.6.8 combined and trying again - Failed
Downloading 10.6.2 update and installing - Failed
Now this is where I am at. I have downloaded these files both on the macbook pro itself, and on my windows laptop - then transfering them across. I have never been more frustrated at a computer in my entire life, and am about 20 minutes away from throwing this laptop out of the window onto a poor bystander below. If anyone has any solution - (and don't say reformat and reinstall the OS - I've already tried that), then it would be greatly appreciated!
I'll post the console message from my last install of just the 10.6.8 combined upate (without using software update) and if someone on here who can make sense of these messages can see a problem or offer a solution, then that would also be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Console message after attempted install:
06/03/2013 13:53:17        com.apple.ocspd[185]   dyld: shared cached file was build against a different libSystem.dylib, ignoring cache
06/03/2013 13:53:25 Installer[182]      <ZeroSliderSplitView: 0x106dc2c70>: the delegate <TargetSelectPage: 0x106d6d9a0> was sent -splitView:resizeSubviewsWithOldSize: and left the subview frames in an inconsistent state:
06/03/2013 13:53:25 Installer[182]      Split view bounds: {{0, 0}, {402, 104}}
06/03/2013 13:53:25 Installer[182]          Subview frame: {{0, 0}, {0, 32}}
06/03/2013 13:53:25 Installer[182]          Subview frame: {{0, 0}, {402, 104}}
06/03/2013 13:53:25 Installer[182]      The outer edges of the subview frames are supposed to line up with the split view's bounds' edges. NSSplitView is working around the problem, perhaps at the cost of more redrawing. (This message is only logged once per NSSplitView.)
06/03/2013 13:53:27 [0x0-0x17017].com.apple.installer[182]       dyld: shared cached file was build against a different libSystem.dylib, ignoring cache
06/03/2013 13:53:37 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.Console"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.NetworkUtility"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.dashboardlauncher"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.frontrowlauncher"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.exposelauncher"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.QuickTimePlayerX"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.spaceslauncher"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.appstore"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.backup.launcher"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.BluetoothFileExchange"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.PodcastCapture"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.keychainaccess"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.PhotoBooth"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.VoiceOverUtility"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.Safari"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.Safari"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.remoteinstallmacosx"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:38 com.apple.installd[198]      dyld: shared cached file was build against a different libSystem.dylib, ignoring cache
06/03/2013 13:53:50 com.apple.coreservicesd[50]      dyld: shared cached file was build against a different libSystem.dylib, ignoring cache
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.dashboardlauncher"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.frontrowlauncher"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.exposelauncher"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.QuickTimePlayerX"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.spaceslauncher"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.appstore"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.backup.launcher"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.BluetoothFileExchange"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.PodcastCapture"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.keychainaccess"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.PhotoBooth"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.VoiceOverUtility"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.Safari"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.Safari"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.Console"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.remoteinstallmacosx"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      PackageKit: Missing bundle path, skipping: <bundle id="com.apple.NetworkUtility"></bundle>
06/03/2013 13:53:57 Installer[182]      The Installer encountered an error that caused the installation to fail. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

There really shouldn't be any problem downloading that combo update unless you've got a very slow or flaky connection. And Windows doesn't play as well with Mac files as the Mac does with Windows files; who knows what Windows might have done to the update's file integrity.
You might also try downloading the file using another browser such as Firefox. And when you have the updater, reboot into Safe Mode and then run the updater. That way you can be sure there isn't third party software somehow interfering with the update while it's tinkering with the guts of OS X.

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