Mac OS X 10.2: Installation From Install Disc 2 Does Not Complete

Some installations from the Mac OS X 10.2 Install Disc 2 (CD) may not complete if the computer is left idle.
Symptom

Larger installations using the Mac OS X 10.2 Install disc 2 do not complete if the computer is left idle.

Solution

Temporarily turn off the sleep feature, or move the cursor every few minutes to prevent the computer from going to sleep.

If you are installing on a portable computer, you should make sure that the power adapter is connected to a working electrical outlet.

Note: Most recent Macintosh computers should not be affected by this issue. The probability of this issue depends in part upon on how much software is installed from the CD, as well as the speed of the computer and the optical drive.
Published Date: Oct 11, 2016