Frans Pop wrote: > On Sunday 24 December 2006 23:02, Dimitri Puzin wrote: >> I'm trying to preseed ftp server config to my etch installer (RC1). The >> following method has worked fine for sarge d-i however etch d-i seem >> not to change the protocol to ftp -- it still tries to use http and >> fails (can be seen on console 4). Also, I can't get the protocol >> selection dialog. > > Support for the ftp protocol was disabled for Etch. You'll have to use > http for now. > We have been getting requests to enable ftp again, so this may change > again in the future.
Why was this disabled? I for one maintain a private mirror only accessible via FTP? What brought about such a radical change in functionality and regression in features over previous installers? -- Jamin W. Collins -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
