On Fri 03 Jan 2020 at 10:30:24 -0600, Richard Owlett wrote: > I have a large hard disk but a low data cap on my internet connection.
Into every life a little rain must fall. > I have all the distribution DVDs stored as *.ISO files in a single directory > on my hard disk. Splendid; all you have to do is extract the files you want from the ISOs. There is an excellent wiki page detailing a number of techniques at https://wiki.debian.org/ManipulatingISOs > It would *SEEM* to be logical to use the "file option" of sources.list . > HOWEVER, all I've ever seen is the kludge of individually loop mounting all > the ISO files. If the logical method doesn't work for you, it is likely that the logic is flawed. There is a superb wiki page at https://wiki.debian.org/Installation+Archive+USBStick That should make your New Year happier. -- Brian.
