Failed to determine the codename for release

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When I tried to install the base system it said Debootstrap Error Failed to determine the codename for the release. I am trying to install Debian on Mac Intel based Server.

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Failed to determine the

Submitted by pinniped on Thu, 2007-07-12 03:25.

You might try the debootstrap yourself:

[alt][F2] = gets you to virtual console #2 (installer is at #1)

Then find out how your target directory is mounted (/mnt, /target, and /mnt/target are all common):
mount

debootstrap --arch i386 etch /your/target/dir http://your.mirror.path/debian

Consult www.debian.org/mirrors for the path to use for your mirror.

Once that is done:
debootstrap --arch i386 etch /your/target/dir --second-stage

No idea why you're getting that error message though.

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