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    Help w/Arch install

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by bmwrob, May 27, 2008.

  1. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Guys, I can't seem to get past the point where an editor (nano) is chosen. I seem to end up in a system configuration page from which I can't get out in order to move on to installing Grub, or back to the Main Menu. I've read the instructions over and over, and my problem doesn't seem to be addressed. Obviously I'm missing something simple, but what? Up to this point, the install guide is clear and easy to follow, but at this point, I'm lost and seemingly, hopeless. LOL

    What the hell should I be doing differently, or what else should I be reading in order to move on?
     
    bmwrob, May 27, 2008
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  2. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    If you are looking at the rc.conf file, then hit CTRL + X, then Y to get out of nano and back to the menu.
     
    Lysander, May 27, 2008
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    prol91 Notebook Consultant

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    Go down man .U need confiigure ur system at the bottom u can setup the root password and the pacman mrrrors then the next item is return to main menu
     
    prol91, May 27, 2008
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    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Thanks, Lysander. I had been hitting ALT + . . . [​IMG]

    The system rebooted and is up and running now (I think LOL). Still need to finish the System Configuration, but so far everything looks ok.
     
    bmwrob, May 27, 2008
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