TeX Live and MacTeX ⇒ Can't install TeXLive 2008 - please help

[Lucia]

Hello.

I'm trying to install TeXLive 2008. First, I removed TexLive 2003 (yes, very old indeed, but actually it was working very well, it fitted my needs...) and TeXnicCenter, so I wouldn't get compatibility issues. Then, downloaded the installer from this site: http://tug.org/texlive/acquire.html. I got the .zip file, since I'm running Windows XP. After unpacking, I double-clicked the install-tl.bat file, but the installation aborted. I also tried through the command prompt, and the same thing happened. I tried both these methods several times. I read the documentation, tried most of the methods described and nothing... What am I doing wrong? I attached a print screen from the command prompt. Maybe someone can spot the problem there. Should I be installing anything else? The print screen is mentioning perllib, is this the problem? I really need help here, because my knowledge regarding computers in general is limited to office programs and some webdesign. I know nothing about binaries, and registries and that system-related stuff; hope the problem regarding TexLive installation isn't related to these binaries and registries, otherwise it will be difficult to me to get things working. I don't want to reinstall TexLive 2003 to continue TeXing...

Thank you,
Lucia

[meho_r]

I'm sorry for I'm not able to help you directly. But since your problem is related to installing TeXLive, maybe you should consider subscribing to texlive mailing list and ask for help, I think you'll get help there pretty soon.

[T3.]

There is curently a problem that perl coming with installer is out of sync from the one used in distribution. Please see this thread for details and a temporary fix. TL developers are working on resolving this issue.

Cheers,

Tomek

[Lucia]

Thank you so much for your help, meho_r and Tomek. I'm going to try again the installation, following the link provided for a temporary fix. However, I'm not sure if I'll be able to do this without any further help, so I might ask for assistance again...

Lucia

[Lucia]

Just to let you know that I finally installed TeXLive 2008!

I read many threads related to the broken installer, in the mailing lists that meho_r and Tomek suggested. After being able to download a functional installer, I got a message in command prompt, saying the installer wasn't able to find the pt translation (portuguese) and the installation stopped. I decided to use the following command:

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install-tl -lang en

Then TeXLive was installed...

Anyway, I need to send a email to the mailing list, referring this situation, because it was clearly stated that, if the installer wasn't able to translate, it would automaticaly switch to english, and this didn't happen. Maybe this information can be of help for the TeXLive developers...

Thank you again, guys.
Lucia