Edward J.O'Connor wrote:
>
> Trying to install RH5.2 on a virgin HD in a PC sans cdrom without
> using Microsoft software. How ?
>
good question, i heard distribs (specifically slackware) come in floppy
size files. So it would simply be a matter of copying a bunch of
diskettes then installing the os. I have never actually heard or seen
any such thing in the last 6 months using Linux.
rh5 install has a hd option, so i assume (assumption is the mother of
all .......) you can copy the files from CD to a HD, then use the HD to
install the OS. This would require a partition prior to install and
another PC. I DO NOT think you can install linux from another computer
and then remove the HD and have a working system, atleast not X.
To me the best option is to get a CD drive (sorry) if just for a day or
two. Not really worth the headache, plus diskettes cost more
> ej
>
> " The only joy in the world is to begin."
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