> Date: 05 Dec 2004 12:02:26 -0500 > From: Lowell Gilbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Isn't there a way to install freebsd from hard disk with > only a bootable grub? (all file systems are ext3) > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Hi,all, > > > > I really want to know if there is a way to install freebsd from hard > > disk. This old laptop doesn't contain a floppy drive, And I didn't get a > > CD burner either. Certainly, The rubbishy computer couldn't be boot use > > pxe kind of thing. I've searched google and I have done what I can do > > for the result. And still no clue,So anyone here can tell me if there is > > a way to install freebsd from hard disk? Grub is installed in a > > seperated partition. And the grub manual says it can boot the bsd > > kernel. > > > > I am sure that it can be installed with only a bootable hard drive.I > > wonder if someone can make a kernel with "tmpfs" kind of thing > > supported. And a loop file contains a minimum root with bsd installer in > > it.Then It can do the job. > > > > Or maybe there is a solution like this already? > > Well,thanks all for your attention! > > I don't think this has been done, but it should be possible. > Sounds like a quick project for somebody knowledgeable about > GRUB. > I searched google. Found that FreeBsd Remote Install is nearly reached what I thought(In fact, I think It's easy to make it for local installation). I don't have another computer. So can anyone else help? Still wait for the answer... :-S _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
