Hi
The problem with the installation process was identified as the one of highest priority in the recent dotLRN board meeting. There is another thread like this in the dotLRN forum
https://openacs.org/forums/message-view?message%5fid=251367
I think some solutions are getting close to what we need. We need to finish them up: meaning they should be well tested, run in several platforms and be maintained. e-lane has also made some contributions with the debian distro and the Knowppix CD. But we need to identify the solution and advertise it in the home page and docs.
The consortium would probably fund some development if needed.
cheers
Rafael