Network install over a PPPoE connection

2007-09-06 Thread asdf
Is it possible to install OpenBSD on a machine connected to a DSL modem using the PPPoE network connection? I have an old PC I'd like to use as a router for my new DSL internet service and I am pretty sure that its CD-ROM drive is non-functional. Thanks!

Re: Network install over a PPPoE connection

2007-09-06 Thread asdf
--- Peter N. M. Hansteen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As long as you can get a network interface correctly configured, you're OK for a network install. A few minutes with a search engine turns up info that should get you there, assuming you have the provider specific info to hand. Peter, I

Re: Network install over a PPPoE connection

2007-09-06 Thread asdf
--- Can Erkin Acar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: pppoe is not included in the installation kernels. You have a few choices, in order of preference: But the GENERIC kernel that is installed does contain support for PPPoE? 3. if you have a spare disk, on your PC, place the sets there,

Re: OpenBSD Install Goal

2007-09-14 Thread asdf
--- Marco Peereboom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I installed FreeBSD once in my life. Took me 3 tries and I am sure some kittens were murdered in the process. I am also pretty sure I wept at some point. Honestly I can't remember a much worse installer; maybe SCO OpenServer but not by much.