On 27/01/12 03:19, Richard Owlett wrote: > Scott Ferguson wrote: >> On 25/01/12 06:21, Richard Owlett wrote: >>> I downloaded a 770MB file titled >>> debian-live-6.0.3-i386-lxde-desktop.iso . Burned a DVD. Got some >>> surprises :< >>> >>> [SNIP] >> >>> there is no app for >>> configuring a possible connection to the internet.
? >> >> Launcher: In addition to text and GUI install options in the boot menu, >> the desktop flavors contain a launcher on the desktop that can be used >> to install while running the live image. > > But that's not relevant. You were asked not to troll. Intentionally or otherwise. > I am not ready to commit to installing yet. Theirs installing to a live CD, and installing to a hard drive. There is a difference. > I wish to verify that in can operate with my hardware. Specifically > connect to internet via my USB Analog Modem (it's *NOT* a winmodem ;) Please let me know when you can find any OS that will read your mind for the information required to connect with a modem. There really is no excuse for not reading the documentation - or shortage of other venues for you to troll at. > > You later define a live CD as containing "... a live environment so > people can test hardware support before installing ..." > > My very first test is: > Can the "live system" *AS DELIVERED* connect to the internet? > > This distro (debian-live-6.0.3-i386-lxde-desktop.iso) evidently fails. > And evidently fails no matter how the internet is connected. There's a failure all right. It's systemic, but it's not CD based. Cheers -- Iceweasel/Firefox extensions for finding answers to Debian questions:- https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/collections/Scott_Ferguson/debian/ NOTE: new update available for Debian Buttons (New button for querying Debian Developer Package):- https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/debian-buttons/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4f22121d.2090...@gmail.com
