On Tue, 2002-03-12 at 08:12, Ashley Moore wrote: still no takers on this.... -- Ashley Moore. CCNP,MCP,CNE. ----------------- Linux User#229125 -----------------
> hi, > > i have an old compaq 486DX-50Mhz, 8mb ram, 2 Gb HD that i want to load > linux > on. i downloaded and burned the iso image for mandrake 7.0 i486 from > http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ftp.php3#486 > > the laptop does'nt have any cdrom drive or ethernet h/w. I have an > external > cdrom that connects to the parallel port (Onspec - 'on26.o'. where can i > get > customised boot disk to get the install to read the cd via the parport. > > OR > > i could connect the laptop via a 'laplink' cable to my desktop and > perfrom an > NFS install via slip..., > > also, any idea which would be the quickest way to achieve my goal > (without any $$)? > > I had done this a couple of years ago and managed to install a minimal > dist of RH, once the parport module was done, i then updated to i486-mdk > off the CD. I also managed to get a trimmed down config for X, and ran > the sawmill(?) WM. unfortunately i've forgotten the details.... :( > > any help, ideas.... urgent ;) > > Ashley Moore. > > > > > > _________________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com > > > ---- > > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
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