> I have seen IDE to USB adapters but not the reverse so I'm not sure how debian would > handle it. I imagine a USB to IDE adapter would not be cheap as it would have to have > some sort of logic to convert between the two protocols.
i think what i really mean is IDE to USB adapter :) .. i use the motherboard IDE, to attach the USB drive via IDE-to-USB (whatever u called it). I still doubt that this would work i want to try it for experiment and do not really planning to do any serious work or development inside the system. I am in doubt, the system can boot or not ... On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 9:25 PM, Brian McKee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > > On 11-Mar-08, at 9:20 PM, jeffry s wrote: > > > i am not very sure this one can be done. > > > > i have a old computer at home without hardisk. it is quite old > > computer and only support 2GB hardisk > > since 2GB hardisk is quite rare this day. I am planning to install > > debian > > into the 2GB pendrive (i know this one can be done). > > > > But the computer is quite old. No USB support not to mention BOOT > > FROM USB feature. > > i want to attach the kingston pendrive to the motherboard IDE using > > USB-to-IDE cable. > > > > will this kind of hardware configuration supported by debian? > > Even though the BIOS may not recognize drives over 2 gig - debian > will... It doesn't use the BIOS for working with the drive once it > gets going. > Just make sure your boot loader is at the start of the drive (the > normal configuration). > Brian > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (Darwin) > Comment: Verify this email or encrypt your email for free - see gnupg.org > > iD8DBQFH19nCGnOmb9xIQHQRAr/6AJ0VRplr0vB7SOHgH79X0TjjbMMSHwCfdf3X > sjHdQ659WjiLME7RKixhQtI= > =gKtD > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- >
