On Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:35:07 -0700 Mark Tomandl wrote:
I've had this issue with the 5.3 install as well. I found that using the text interface (as opposed to the default graphical interface) and de-selecting everything except Base and Editors (you might not need this option) in the "Customize software selection" screen will work.
One way to avoid this is, if it is an option for you, is to do a network install from a nearby mirror.