[SunHELP] Newb question: can't install core group

[Jim Pennino]

On Sun, Jan 12, 2003 at 06:29:59PM -0500, Jeffrey J.Nonken wrote:
> I'm trying to set up an SS20 as a firewall. I'm a complete newb at this, I
> have a smattering of knowledge of Unix, but this is a learning experience for
> me.
> 
> I'm following the instructions on a web site. The first thing it wants is a
> Solaris 8 installation with the core software group only.
> 
> Only I find I can't install the core software group. I've tried it with
> Solaris 8 and 9, with and without a frame buffer (I tried it without the
> frame
> buffer in case having it present installed things that caused more
> dependencies).
> 
> It's strange to me that the installation leads me to the point where I have 5
> choices, but there's no way to use 3 of them? If I choose anything but
> 
> 	1. Entire Group Plus OEM
> 	2. Entire Group
> 
> I get the error
> 
> 	The following product(s) require more system software than is
> 	available in the Core Solaris Software Group:
> 
> Yet I don't really see where I can deslect those items elsewhere in the
> install?
> 
> 
> Here's the entire install dialogue from the last install (Solaris 8 w/o a
> frame buffer). (Note that I'm setting it up to run as a workstation inside my
> present network for the moment. And I just realized it doesn't see hme0 in
> this installation... odd.)
> 

<snip>

Avoid the web installer from the Installation CD. 

Install by booting the Software 1 of 2 CD and see if that helps.

-- 
Jim Pennino