Configuration:
Workstation with 512 RAM and cdrom drive.
5 Cds from Beta 1

Build: Beta 1


Step to reproduce:
1.Insert the SUSE Linux Professional 10.1 CD1 CD-ROM. Reboot the machine (You will have to set the BIOS Boot Sequence to boot from the CD Rom first). The SuSE 'Welcome' interface appears. Select the "Installation" option.


2.The installation program prepares the machine. 

3.After the initial processes have completed The YaST2 'Installation and System Administration Program' initializes. Select language French

The software License Agreement will appear. Check the license agreement.

Select 'Start Installation or System'.

4.This produces the 'Installation Mode' window. Check that 'New Installation' &'Update' radio buttons can be selected. Click 'Other' button. Check 'Other Options' dialog and click Cancel'

We will be testing the New Installation so select the radio button and click 'Next'.

Check the 'Clock and Time Zone' dialog ,select your time zone & click 'Next'

This produces the Desktop Selection' screen. Check screen. Select 'Special Options' radio button & press the 'Select' button. Check the dialog & click Cancel. Select @KDE' radio button & click 'Next'

The 'Installation Settings' window will now appear. Select 'Expert' tab.
Check the following items are correct and translated. Click on each heading and ensure that the resultant screen is translated.

System ? ensure that the system is picked up correctly with the correct processor and Main Memory (RAM) displayed. The Headings, (Processor, Main Memory etc.) will be translated but things like 'Dell Computer Corporation ? Optiplex GX270' and '1GB' etc.. will not, so be careful not to log defects for Company names or GB abbreviations.

Keyboard Layout ? ensure that it is the correct keyboard for the language you have chosen

Mouse ? the mouse you are using should be listed.

Partitioning ? For testing purposes we will be using a simple partition system:
/dev/hda2 37.2 GB (for / with reiser)
/dev/hda1 1.0 GB (for swap)

Click on the Partitioning heading and check th e resultant screen. There is no need to go further as Partitioning will be covered in the YaST test cases.

Software ? Some changes are needed here so click on the Software heading.
Click the Detailed Selection button underneath the Software section. Select the GNOME System checkbox. Then click the Accept button. You will be brought back to the Installation Settings screen. Ensure that GNOME system is now listed.

Booting ? Just ensure that it is translated.

Time Zone ? ensure that the Timezone is correct for your language.

Language ? ensure your language is listed as the Primary Language.

Default Runlevel ? ensure that this is set to 5.

Click the Change button at the bottom of the screen and ensure all options are translated.
Click accept.

Some Confirmation licenses may pop up. Click I Agree to any that appear. The Licenses will probably not be translated but the dialog buttons and headings should be.

6.A 'Confirm Installation dialog appears stating that YaST2 has obtained all of the required installation data. Press "Yes, Install" to commit to the installation proceeding.

7.The hard disk is formatted and the file copy operation commences.

8.9 The duration of the process is approximately 30-50 minutes, depending on the speed of your system.


10.Upon completion of the file copy operation, the 'Finishing Basic Installation' dialog appears. The system is rebooted after the fonts have initialized. Leave the CD in during the reboot.

11.The YaST2 installation program re-commences .A 'Confirm Hardware Detection' message may appear. Check dialog and click Continue.

The user is prompted to insert the "SUSE LINUX Version 10.0 CD 2" CD-ROM. Insert the required CD-ROM and press "Ok". This will be repeated for each of the 5 CD's.

Expected results: no error message should appear during installation and all packages install

Actual results: error messages appear during file copy, and some packages fail to install
- CD2: package gnumeric  1.6.1
- CD3: package amarok-lib-visual

Workaround: skip the package installation to continue.