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Date: Fri, 27 Dec 1996 08:01:05 -0600
From: waldorfm@rferl.org
Subject: FTP installation (2.2-BETA)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
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It looks like I'm loosing FTP connections with the boot disk from
the most recent 2.2-Beta release - at least in my configuration.
I've downloaded the complete 2.2-Beta distribution (sorry) and
stored it on a external HD for a local FTP installation. The
installation starts copying files but randomly aborts at various
points and prompts me to specify a different FTP server. When I try
again it continues but the problem reappears. After re-logging in 3
times I get a signal 11 error.
It seems like FTP was frequently dropping the connections , or
perhaps there's a problem writing the files. However, I did not
have this problem with the 2.1.6 Release, but since I need Netatalk
and also would like to mount my "old" Linux partition to grab some
files...
My FTP server is running on a Macintosh (fyi: NetPresenz 4.01,
formerly FtpD from Peter Lewis), IP 172.16.1.10, Gw 172.16.1.10, no
DNS. I'm trying to install from a Pentium 75 Plato 16 mb RAM,
Adaptec 2940 v1.16 - extended translation enabled (131/255/63),
NE2000, IP 172.16.1.1, Gw 172.16.1.1, no DNS. It's a local thinwire
Ethernet, no other nodes are involved.
Since I don't have the problem ftping the appropriate files on the
same machine but under a different OS, e.g.: Windows95, I'm pretty
sure the problem is not on the FTP server side or with the Network
hardware. Again, the same configuration worked fine a few days ago
with the 2.1.6 Release. I also tried using different Ethernet
cards: 3COM509 and NE2000 compatible, by disabling/enabling in the
Kernel boot configuration utility. I also recreated my boot floppy
in case some bit was corrupted. I've switched of the machine and
let it cool down, just in case the SIMMS or whatever was dropping
some bits, but still no luck.
Now I'm starting to wonder if there is something wrong with TCP/IP
on the boot floppy or perhaps with the Adaptec 2940 disk driver.
Just one suggestion: why not changing the package files and Index
to MSDOS file conventions - it would probably save a lot of hassles
(not only for me!).
Please help and reply CC to my mail account at
"waldorfm@rferl.org".
Thanks and Regards,
Markus
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