On 29/08/2017 21:30, Dale wrote: > Mick wrote: >> On Tuesday, 29 August 2017 12:08:12 BST Alan McKinnon wrote:
>> PS. Did I mention you would have to do all of the above using a dial-up >> modem, >> which would require off-tree modules, because your PC came with a Winmodem? >> >> PPS. In case you have never been cursed with using a winmodem, check the 2nd >> bullet point at the bottom of this page: >> >> http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/winmodem.html >> > > > Could we not mention dial-u? It brings back bad memories. LOL I used > to hate when OOo would update, which took about 26 to 28 hours to > download, only to have it update again three or four days later. > Obviously, none of the previous tarball could be used. :-@ > > I've never done a stage 1 install but if I had a decent spare rig to > play with, I'd give it a shot. I'd just try not to shoot myself in the > foot. o_O No Dale, please actually go and do it. All of Gentoo will appreciate it, because you will be the guy that finds every last bug still hiding in the process. You know this will happen, so we are counting on you! -- Alan McKinnon alan.mckin...@gmail.com
