How to get the thing installed!

Forum: Other Help Topics
Topic: How to get the thing installed!
started by: Tempest

Posted by Tempest on Aug. 25 2004,22:37

Hi,
I have two computers:
1.) Notebook
- Floppy
- Seriell
2.) Win2k
- Almost Evrything

Now, I want to install DSL on the Notebook. But it has no CD-Rom. So how do I get it installed. Is there a Possibility to install ist over Com( Be sure I have Lots of time ;-)).

Hopefully someone can help.

See ya,
Tempest

Posted by ke4nt1 on Aug. 26 2004,02:53

Search the forums for the term "frugal" or "network install"
Here is a good place to start...

< http://damnsmalllinux.org/cgi-bin....install >

73
ke4nt

Posted by Tempest on Aug. 29 2004,14:32

I'm not sure if you understood me.
The Notebook has no, network adapter.

It has only a rs232-port and a floppy drive.

MFG,
Tempest

Posted by cbagger01 on Aug. 29 2004,18:00

You can try to install DSL via floppy disks. It's a pain in the butt, but it works for some people here:

< http://damnsmalllinux.org/cgi-bin....;hl=rar >

Posted by Scarletdown on Sep. 06 2004,07:37

One fairly simple solution is to install the notebook's hard drive in the other computer (there are 2.5" to 3.5" hard drive adapters for this purpose.)

Then, you simply boot up the DSL CD and install to the notebook's drive. Add whatever packages you want, then put the drive back in the notebook.

Remember, unlike Windows, drastic hardware changes rarely ever require a total reinstall of a Knoppix-based Linux like DSL.

Posted by jls legalize on Sep. 06 2004,12:02

u can also buy a parallel cable and transfer the partition with DSL from the desktop pc to the notebook using norton ghost disk