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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2003 09:36:33 -0400
From: Larry Hall <cygwin-lh AT cygwin DOT com>
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To: Miha Andrejasic <miha DOT andrejasic AT ijs DOT si>
CC: CYGWIN <cygwin AT cygwin DOT com>
Subject: Re: Problem with setup.exe (last version)
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Miha Andrejasic wrote:

> Hello!
> 
> I would like to use cygwin at home. But I ahve slow connection so I
> downloades setup.exe and run at work. I downloaded packages to local
> directory and burned them to CD. At home I tried the instal but when I
> use Install from local directory and select from where and to where it
> produces error. Program has generated errors and it will be closed. I
> tried then the same thing at work and same thing happens. I downloaded
> new set of files again and it is the same. I did it last time on Monday
> 16th of June.
> 
> I am using W2k on both computers. I will also like to install Xfree
> server. 
> 
> What might be a problem? 


Impossible to say for sure given the information you've provided.
However, my WAG is that you created the CD with files in the root
directory.  Put them all in a subdirectory (i.e. cygwin) on the CD and
try again.  See the email list archives for more details and other
discussions on making Cygwin CDs.


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