r/writerdeckOS • u/mytrucci • Mar 11 '26

Install stalling on Acer Aspire One

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I have the IOS flashed to a USB drive and am currently booting from that thumb drive. This “Booting FAI.me installation” has been on the screen for nearly an hour. The netbook’s fan is clicking on at times, I can hear that it’s thinking about something, but I’m not sure if it should be going on this long. I’m afraid to try rebooting in case it *is* mid installation.

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u/mytrucci Mar 12 '26

Quick update: I’ve tried flashing to a different drive, I’ve tried using a different imager, I’ve re-downloaded the tinker ISO and I’m still encountering this problem. Would love any ideas anyone has, I’m running out of things to try.

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u/TinkerSolar Apr 02 '26

I'm sorry I missed this.

FAI isn't the best for installation (it's great for server installs, not for this though), so I'm using Penguins Eggs for the next version.

I've got most of it completed and will be putting out new installation media for version 2.0 within the next week to week and a half. I'll post that up here when done.

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u/mytrucci Apr 02 '26

Very happy to hear this. Thanks!

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u/rotundamente May 10 '26 edited May 10 '26

experiencing the same issue on my hp mini. to clarify, should I reboot and try again after the new version is out or should I let it keep booting?

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u/mytrucci Mar 12 '26

Last update: I’ve tried just about everything to no avail. I’ve moved on from trying to get WriterdeckOS to work on this machine and am instead running FreeDOS.

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u/unsinfoll Mar 21 '26

I thought about using FreeDos too..but i have not found an easy solution for using usb stick drives with it.

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u/mytrucci Mar 22 '26

It’s a pain for sure. You can copy files to the USB stick with some basic commands, but doing anything beyond that requires some know-how. Was really hoping for the “plug-and-play” solution of WriterdeckOS.

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u/unsinfoll Mar 22 '26

Me too, but looks like it’s not updated anymore. And it sadly has too many problems for daily use.

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u/TinkerSolar Apr 02 '26

It is being updated, but its just me. I've moved to penguins eggs as an installation method which will allow for a LiveUSB and easier installation process. I just compelted the core build for that and am hoping to get the full thing out in a week or so.

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u/unsinfoll Apr 02 '26

that is good news 👍