Re: Debian install without network connection?
most stuff you'll want is on the first 3 cds I would download those isos Gauland, Michael wrote: Aidan’s got his new PC, and has decided to go with Debian. Being limited to dial-up, the plan is to do a base install from disk, retrieve the repository indices from the ‘net, generate a download script for the desired packages, and do the actual download off-site. Does this sound workable? Which CD do we need for the base install? The Debian site has about 20 images for the current release, as well as a “net install” disk. The latter sounds promising, but does it require a network connection during installation? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks, Mike ** This electronic message together with any attachments is confidential. If you receive it in error: (i) you must not use, disclose, copy or retain it; (ii) please contact the sender immediately by reply email and then delete the emails. Views expressed in this email may not be those of the Airways Corporation of New Zealand Limited ** -- Don Gould 2/59 Peverel Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand Phone: +64 3 348 7235 - Mobile: +64 21 114 0699 skype:ThinkDesignPrint?add www.bowenvale.pointclark.net/funny - www.bowenvale.pointclark.net/benjamin/ www.thinkdesignprint.co.nz - www.tcn.bowenvale.co.nz - www.bowenvale.co.nz - www.hearingbooks.co.nz - www.crra.org.nz - www.les.org.nz - www.buxtonsquare.co.nz - - Good ideas: www.solarking.co.nz
Re: Debian install without network connection?
Hi One possibility to consider is run off the Trademe and purchase the 3 dvds. I got them for about $5. This gives access to a vast range of software without requiring a connection. Of course updates will be a problem. Regards Graeme Kiyoto-Ward Gauland, Michael wrote: Aidan’s got his new PC, and has decided to go with Debian. Being limited to dial-up, the plan is to do a base install from disk, retrieve the repository indices from the ‘net, generate a download script for the desired packages, and do the actual download off-site. Does this sound workable? Which CD do we need for the base install? The Debian site has about 20 images for the current release, as well as a “net install” disk. The latter sounds promising, but does it require a network connection during installation? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks, Mike ** This electronic message together with any attachments is confidential. If you receive it in error: (i) you must not use, disclose, copy or retain it; (ii) please contact the sender immediately by reply email and then delete the emails. Views expressed in this email may not be those of the Airways Corporation of New Zealand Limited ** No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.10/976 - Release Date: 27/08/2007 6:20 p.m.
Debian install without network connection?
Aidan's got his new PC, and has decided to go with Debian. Being limited to dial-up, the plan is to do a base install from disk, retrieve the repository indices from the 'net, generate a download script for the desired packages, and do the actual download off-site. Does this sound workable? Which CD do we need for the base install? The Debian site has about 20 images for the current release, as well as a net install disk. The latter sounds promising, but does it require a network connection during installation? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks, Mike ** This electronic message together with any attachments is confidential. If you receive it in error: (i) you must not use, disclose, copy or retain it; (ii) please contact the sender immediately by reply email and then delete the emails. Views expressed in this email may not be those of the Airways Corporation of New Zealand Limited **
Re: Debian install without network connection?
On 28/08/2007, Gauland, Michael [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Which CD do we need for the base install? The Debian site has about 20 images for the current release, as well as a net install disk. The latter sounds promising, but does it require a network connection during installation? Yes, a high-speed high-volume one. IIRC the net install disk is a very small boot-up-and-then-download-everything option. I'd recommend it for those that have a full debian repository mirrored/cached on their local network. Roy.
Re: Debian install without network connection?
On 8/28/07, Gauland, Michael [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aidan's got his new PC, and has decided to go with Debian. Being limited to dial-up, the plan is to do a base install from disk, retrieve the repository indices from the 'net, generate a download script for the desired packages, and do the actual download off-site. Does this sound workable? Yes. Which CD do we need for the base install? The Debian site has about 20 images for the current release, as well as a net install disk. The latter sounds promising, but does it require a network connection during installation? Yes Any advice would be appreciated! http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/i386/index.html.en especially http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/i386/apa Note: You only need the first CD of the set. i.e. This one http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/4.0_r1/i386/iso-cd/debian-40r1-i386-CD-1.iso or from a mirror. Or has somebody got a CD they can lend/give him? It was released just a few days ago - 19-Aug-2007 -- Sincerely etc. Christopher Sawtell
