Re: 486SX, 100MB HDD - need FreeBSD, how?
On Sun, 14 Sep 2003 18:44:55 +0300
Alex Zivenko [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How to install freebsd on this machine? (Intel486SX-25Mhz, 8 Mb Memory, 100Mb HDD).
There isn't cdrom.
Maby I can setup it from other system, the recompile kernel for that processor, or
what?
Without x, witout any cool programs.
I just need to do it log-server.
Are you, and the environment the box will be placed, ready for network boot ?
If so, it's the simplest.
The other extreme, if you must use full standalone, is like this :
o build your own release ('make release').
o repackage 'bin' and 'crypto' directories in ftp directory of the release
to trim the size (disk requirement will go well below 20mb).
o using this release, do 'minimum' install using ftp or nfs.
With whopping 100mb given, there are many schemes in between (say boot
from disk, nfs mount /usr and others).
Thank's all!
Good luck
horio shoichi
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Re: 486SX, 100MB HDD - need FreeBSD, how?
Alex Zivenko [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How to install freebsd on this machine? (Intel486SX-25Mhz, 8 Mb Memory, 100Mb HDD). There isn't cdrom. Maby I can setup it from other system, the recompile kernel for that processor, or what? Without x, witout any cool programs. I just need to do it log-server. That's going to be *very* tight with any recent FreeBSD release. You will need at least *one* bootable device besides the hard drive in order to get the install going. You will need to do an absolute minimum installation, and *maybe* add a few things afterwards. You may find that picobsd is the best approach, though... http://people.freebsd.org/~picobsd/picobsd.html ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
486SX, 100MB HDD - need FreeBSD, how?
How to install freebsd on this machine? (Intel486SX-25Mhz, 8 Mb Memory, 100Mb HDD). There isn't cdrom. Maby I can setup it from other system, the recompile kernel for that processor, or what? Without x, witout any cool programs. I just need to do it log-server. Thank's all! ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: 486SX, 100MB HDD - need FreeBSD, how?
Alex, If your 486SX has a floppy that works then you are okay. FreeBSD will install from 2 floppies, takes a little longer but still works. This IS based upon the assumption that you either have: a) A CD-ROM on your 486SX and a FreeBSD CD-ROM. b) A network card (or similar device eg: ppp) that can tie you to a FreeBSD source. You can find out more information here: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/install-pre.html Also from the FreeBSD.org website: 3.4. What do I need in order to run FreeBSD? You will need a 386 or better PC, with 5 MB or more of RAM and at least 60 MB of hard disk space. It can run with a low end MDA graphics card but to run X11R6, a VGA or better video card is needed. So you should be fine. R. On Sun, 14 Sep 2003, Alex Zivenko wrote: How to install freebsd on this machine? (Intel486SX-25Mhz, 8 Mb Memory, 100Mb HDD). There isn't cdrom. Maby I can setup it from other system, the recompile kernel for that processor, or what? Without x, witout any cool programs. I just need to do it log-server. Thank's all! ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: 486SX, 100MB HDD - need FreeBSD, how?
Alex, If you are really desperate or have a just gonna do this for fun attitude you could do the following: 1) If you have more than 1 computer, steal the Floppy Drive for the time it takes you to install. 2) If you have a laplink or even a parallel port xover cable you can use that to install. 3) If you don't have either of the above you really are in a situation that doesn't merit the time IMHO. R. On Sun, 14 Sep 2003, Alex Zivenko wrote: Thank's for advice. But there is a problem. I have not a floppy on this machine. I have not ethernet devices there too. But I'll try. Anyway, thank's. - Original Message - From: Technical Director [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Alex Zivenko [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 9:21 PM Subject: Re: 486SX, 100MB HDD - need FreeBSD, how? Alex, If your 486SX has a floppy that works then you are okay. FreeBSD will install from 2 floppies, takes a little longer but still works. This IS based upon the assumption that you either have: a) A CD-ROM on your 486SX and a FreeBSD CD-ROM. b) A network card (or similar device eg: ppp) that can tie you to a FreeBSD source. You can find out more information here: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/install-pre.html Also from the FreeBSD.org website: 3.4. What do I need in order to run FreeBSD? You will need a 386 or better PC, with 5 MB or more of RAM and at least 60 MB of hard disk space. It can run with a low end MDA graphics card but to run X11R6, a VGA or better video card is needed. So you should be fine. R. On Sun, 14 Sep 2003, Alex Zivenko wrote: How to install freebsd on this machine? (Intel486SX-25Mhz, 8 Mb Memory, 100Mb HDD). There isn't cdrom. Maby I can setup it from other system, the recompile kernel for that processor, or what? Without x, witout any cool programs. I just need to do it log-server. Thank's all! ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
