I normally wait anywhere between 5-15 minutes if it even decides to get that far. Different result each time. I'm now trying different installation customizations for experimentation. This is purely a learning process, so I will do my best and learn this stuff. I guess my current goal at the moment is to get the OS to completely boot up. If I can get this to go on reliably (or somewhat reliably, even if it takes a while each time), then I will begin to get into the system of editing/adding/deleting kexts and drivers.

I have read the sticky threads in these forums about noobs and things posting, and I am doing my best to learn. To all of those who help, thank you. It is very much appreciated.