On Wednesday 08 May 2002 23:39 pm, Justin News wrote: > Hi, > > I want to install linux on my IBM Thinkpad 560E. Unfortunately, i > don't have a CD ROM and I'd appreciate any help someone can offer. > I've installed linux before using CD ROMS and had no problems... but > i'm lost as to how to install linux without CDs. I also have a > network card in my laptop so is there a way to do a network > installation? i've done some searching on the web but the > instructions that i've found are rather vague.
I installed Debian on a Thinkpad 240 without a CD drive. The drive was divided into two partitions. I downloaded the necessary files for a minimal Debian installation and stored them on the second partition. When I was sure I had everything I needed to install the base system, including pcmcia drivers for my network card, I made a boot floppy and installed a minimal Debian system in the first partition. When I could boot into Debian I reformated the second partition. I made a small swap partition and the rest ext2. I moved /usr there, then installed more packages via ftp/http til I had the system I wanted. It took a little planning, but it worked. There are some helpful files on the Debian website that describe what is needed for a minimal install. I believe there is a file that describes in detail how to do what I did. Good luck. -- Bud Rogers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.sirinet.net/~budr All things in moderation. And not too much moderation either. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
