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Subject: Re: Installer DHCP in Virtual Box doesn't work
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At Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:47:22 +0200 (CEST),
Jochen Haemmerle wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I've just tried to install the FBSD7 Beta1 on my VirtualBox (version
> 1.5.2) using the boot-only-image. During the install process the installer
> wasn't able to get an IP via DHCP. However this works with 6.2 and 6.1
> boot-only-images.
> 
> Is this a problem of VirtualBox or is it an Installer problem.
> 

I used the ISO Disc 1 (not boot only) to install into a VMware
instance with no problems.  I don't use virtual box but one thing to
try is the full ISO and see what happens.

Best,
George