[GH-ISSUE #1229] downloadning hangs/freezes on i386 32bit #1893

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opened 2026-03-01 18:37:09 +03:00 by kerem · 1 comment
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Originally created by @divinity76 on GitHub (Apr 10, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbootxyz/netboot.xyz/issues/1229

Describe the bug

on 32bit VMWare virtual machine, netboot.xyz will freeze/hang after a few seconds (like 30 seconds) after starting a download.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. create a 32bit VM
  2. mount netboot.xyz
  3. specify "architecture: i386"
  4. try to boot Debian Network Installer

Expected behavior

debian network installer is downloaded and started.

Screenshots

here it is frozen on 51%:
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Originally created by @divinity76 on GitHub (Apr 10, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbootxyz/netboot.xyz/issues/1229 **Describe the bug** <!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. --> on 32bit VMWare virtual machine, netboot.xyz will freeze/hang after a few seconds (like 30 seconds) after starting a download. **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. create a 32bit VM 2. mount netboot.xyz 3. specify "architecture: i386" 4. try to boot Debian Network Installer **Expected behavior** <!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. --> debian network installer is downloaded and started. **Screenshots** <!-- If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem. --> here it is frozen on 51%: ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1874996/230869365-51f3d03e-48ce-4ed7-be86-86b5af411ff2.png) **Additional context** <!-- Add any other context about the problem here. -->
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@oe3gwu commented on GitHub (Apr 13, 2023):

I got the same issue once.

Be sure to use an E1000 Network Adapter, 8GB RAM and 2 CPU's.

As you see, it works for me.

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<!-- gh-comment-id:1507424323 --> @oe3gwu commented on GitHub (Apr 13, 2023): I got the same issue once. Be sure to use an E1000 Network Adapter, 8GB RAM and 2 CPU's. As you see, it works for me. ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/17622063/231848983-a56f71da-3ed5-407b-84a4-307e1eee86b7.png)
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