j p wrote:
how do i FTP freebsd? do i need some other software? i need step by step. is there some other site i can just download it?
thank you
JP
Hmm, have you had specific problems with ftp.freebsd.org?
If you want to install FreeBSD via FTP, one method is to get the installation floppies from the site. I'm assuming you have a Microsoft Windows computer. If not, these instructions would have to be changed somewhat. Point your browser or other FTP tool at (note that this is for the i386, or "PC compatible" architecture)...
ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/releases/i386/5.3-RELEASE/floppies
From that folder, grab "boot.flp", "kern1.flp", "kern2.flp", and "README.TXT".
The README.TXT file describes the process of creating the floppy disks ... it's not simply a copy. To do this from Windows/DOS, you would also need "fdimage.exe" which is available from:
ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/tools
The README file pretty much tells you what to do from there. Be sure to bookmark the FreeBSD Handbook, as it covers not only installation, but almost everything else (and is prettier than a README, :-D ):
http://www.freebsd.org/handbook
And if you have further questions that you can't find answers for in the Handbook or from a search engine, send as many details as possible (without creating a huge email) back to the list; many people are very helpful at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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