On Wednesday 16 November 2005 21:12, Nick Rout wrote:
> On Wed, 16 Nov 2005 11:20:36 -0500
>
> Derek Tracy wrote:
> > Part way through the online handbook I noticed that
> > they standardized the Stage3 install. I figured that since the developers
> > thought it was best to use a Stage3 install then why not give it a shot.
>
> I read your message and was surprised at this. Last time I read the
> handbooks the Handbook gave stage 1/2/3 options and the 2005.1 handbook
> stuck to stage 3.  (Talking x86 here, I have never done an instal on
> other architectures).
>
> Now, like you, I read this in the Handbook:
>
> "Make sure you download a stage3 tarball - installations using a stage1 or
> stage2 tarball are not supported anymore."

To be honest, this is the first time i see this. I always did stage 1 
installs. Haven't done so in a while that's why I'm a little surprised about 
this.
What exactly were the reasons for such a move?