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zaleksf

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Registered: 2012-02-12

Posts: 3

Failure to install Arch Linux via netinstall AIF; PGP key issues

Hello,

I'm am attempting a fresh install Arch Linux on a clean machine: Dell 1420, 4GB RAM. I am using the archlinux-2012.02.09_04-00-01-netinstall-dual.iso installer.

Installation progresses nicely through the package selection (I choose core, core-dev, xfce, and xorg packages only, to keep it simple for now). The packages download quickly, and then the installation fails during installation indicating that none of the PGP keys are known for any of the downloaded files. The process essentially aborts and I press 'Continue' returning me to the main menu. I have repeated this process several times.

What needs to be done to install Arch Linux?

Thanks.

mich04

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From: Illinois - United States

Registered: 2011-10-25

Posts: 390

Re: Failure to install Arch Linux via netinstall AIF; PGP key issues

I would just run through the install without adding packages have you see this wiki? https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Beginners'_Guide, it is a fool proof way if you are doing a regular install.
What are some things you are looking to do?

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zaleksf

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Registered: 2012-02-12

Posts: 3

Re: Failure to install Arch Linux via netinstall AIF; PGP key issues

Hi,

Thanks, I have been through the Beginners Guide. I just want to get Arch Linux to "start" with a very basic GUI. during one of my installation iterations I did install only 'core' files, but the same failure occurred. so I'm at a loss as to how to get even a basic installation to take hold. Thoughts on the pgp key issues?

Thanks.

Update: I've switched to using the default net installer (2011.08.19) and the installation succeeded!

Last edited by zaleksf (2012-02-12 05:12:32)

karol

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Registered: 2009-05-06

Posts: 25,440

Re: Failure to install Arch Linux via netinstall AIF; PGP key issues

https://bugs.archlinux.org/task/27583

right now nobody can use the releng isos (...)

Please try the regular isos, netinstall type.

mikec

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Registered: 2012-02-20

Posts: 1

Re: Failure to install Arch Linux via netinstall AIF; PGP key issues

Based on the bug report referenced by karol, I'm now about to complete installing core packages for archlinux-2012.02.19_04-00-01-core-x86_64 using the following workaround:

After selecting Packages, but before installing packages, go to TTY3 (Alt-F3), login as root, and edit /tmp/pacman.conf.  Add the following line after "Architecture = auto":

SigLevel = Never

Then run the Install packages step, and it should complete successfully.