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Posted: Dec. 12 2006,14:24 QUOTE
Hi,

I have an 80GB laptop hard disk. I want to install DSL on it, but I want it to be used via a USB enclosure. I do have a laptop that would allow me to connect the hard disk to it and install to hard drive, but then I'd need to change the initrd so as to boot from USB.

This will be my first Linux installation, so bear in mind that if you're giving me instructions they need to be spoonfed. I know it's irritating, but please help me... I've seriously spent over 30 hours in total trying to do this, and I am really depressed about it. Please help me!

Also, don't suggest USB ZIP please. I tried it already... I need a proper installation. This will not be a portable OS, but it will be used as the only OS on a thin client that I have (which doesn't allow you to connect hard disk except by USB).

I would be extremely grateful to anyone who can help me do this!
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Posted: Dec. 12 2006,15:11 QUOTE
This should be under USB booting I should think...

Try USB-HDD?  Assuming your laptop supports that.
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Posted: Dec. 12 2006,15:14 QUOTE
No, I don't want either USB HDD or USB ZIP. I want a full installation.
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Posted: Dec. 12 2006,15:35 QUOTE
What do you mean by "full"?
All installations provide complete solutions, unless you specifically remaster the image.

Unless you mean "debian-style traditional (etc) hd-install"....?
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Posted: Dec. 12 2006,15:59 QUOTE
The USB ZIP option did not work well for me. It just wouldn't remember the settings. Also I understand that it works differently to an HD install.
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