On Tue, 29 Dec 1998, Akintayo Holder wrote:
> 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
Your assumption is correct.
> 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.
>
You can, but you do have to do a little fiddling with the config after you
move the hd accross, but nothing too difficult.
The biggest problem is getting lilo to work, but you can normally manage
to persuade it to with enough patience.
> 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
>
Defeatist attitude that... :)
--
Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Power, like a desolating pestilence,
Pollutes whate'er it touches...
-- Percy Bysshe Shelley
