On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 3:43 PM, Ananth Shrinivas <Ananth.Shrinivas at sun.com> wrote: > Ashwin Bhat wrote: >> How do i download a package in .pkg format from Blastwave / IPS . I do >> not want to install it in my computer. ( I need a Broadcom 57xx >> Network Driver ) . It is in IPS. I need it to install in my friends >> laptop. > > The short answer is you can't "download" IPS packages. You friend needs > to be connected to the network himself. But since he wants the Ethernet > driver in the first place, he is hosed.
This is a very valid concern. I too have to install Broadcom NIC drivers manually on my Acer Laptop. I typically keep the .pkg on on USB disk and install OSS + NIC drivers post installation. I have setup sound and ethernet on my machine this way for the last 3-4 SXDE installs. Ashwin, It might make sense for you to download broadcom drivers from the manufacturer's site and transfer it to your friend's laptop via some removable media. I guess one can still install SysV packages in Indiana (Correct me if I am wrong). As for me, unfamiliarity with IPS is preventing me from formatting my (perfectly setup and working) SXDE 1/08 on my laptop. And unless future releases of Indiana give me a compelling reason to upgrade, I'll stick with this. -- Manish -- Manish Chakravarty http://manish-chaks.livejournal.com/
