On Sat, Nov 29, 2003 at 05:25:37PM -0800, dhiraj kiran wrote: > Hello, > I have a query pertaining to Debian Linux > installation. > For the complete installation of Debian Linux(on line > installation), is it a must that I have a LAN internet > connection? The installation manual clearly indicates > that the essential prerequisite for installation is > having a network card. Can I do the installation > through a dialup connection, since I do not have an > ethernet(n/w) card and mine is a standalone PC? > > Dhiraj >
I have done the installation over a dial-up connection several times. Yes, it is possible, but it takes a few tens of hours at 56kB. If your telephone is billed by the minute, you may not wish to pay the money. But, yes, it can be done. -- Paul E Condon [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
