On Mon, 2007-06-25 at 21:40 +1000, John wrote: > Hans van der Merwe wrote: > > On Mon, 2007-06-25 at 21:23 +1000, John Bennett wrote: > > > >> I have spent the last 8 hours trying to install on a PC with a CD and > >> no floppy..... I have an Opensuse 10.2 DVD, and a PC running it on the > >> network, but for the life of me, haven;t been able to connect via FTP, > >> HTTP, SMB, NFS and various other options. I can run up the PC using a > >> Bart disk, create a partition and copy files to that.... but still no > >> luck. One of my main queries is: when pointing to an SMB share with > >> the install, what is the install supposed to look like?? ie is it just > >> the DVD (ie share the dvd drive and put the original dvd in) or is it > >> a "special" mix of files.... or a directory on the DVD??? So many > >> questions.... But regardless of that, I am sure I have tried all those > >> options, just to continually get a message similar to "invalid > >> installation image...." > >> HELP!! > >> Then again.... I am trying to replace XP on my wifes PC, with a decent > >> OS, but it just aint workin'! It may be an omen.... this is my wifes > >> PC, and I am the local "Desktop Support" rep!! :-) > >> > > > > Im sure Ive done this successfully at one stage; should just share the > > DVD root dir. > > What OS is the machine that is serving your DVD? > > > > > > Suse 10.2 64 bit. When setting up the Yast/Misc/Installation Server this > doesn't seem to be an issue - just pulls the files off the 32bit DVD, > and when using FTP/SMB etc, shouldn't make any difference, I would have > thought....? >
I just shared (SMB) my DVD under /media. Thats it. You sure the share is access-able? How did you check? E-Mail disclaimer: http://www.sunspace.co.za/emaildisclaimer.htm -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
