[NTLUG:Discuss] Data integrity error when decompressingG:Discuss]

[lee]

G S wrote:
> 
> I have upgraded one of my P-200 Compaq DP4000 computers and have tried
> to install several versions
> of Linux.     My computer has 128 meg of RAM, 8Gig HD and an S3 Virge/GX
> video card.
> 
> When installing Peanut or Vector I am gettng a   " Data integrity error
> when decompressing"  message
> and the install halts.
> 
> I have downloaded each several times, changed CD burners, checked
> md5sums, and (on the Vector) run the bz2 check
> during installation.
> 
> The compaq machine is setup as compaq recommends and the bios updated.
> 
> Anyone got any ideas why my install refuses to work.

1) bad memory can cause this

and, unrelated

2) fix your clock/timestamp on your e-mail box