no modem -- need gnu-utils, apt, etc

Forum: HD Install
Topic: no modem -- need gnu-utils, apt, etc
started by: fingers99

Posted by fingers99 on Mar. 18 2006,23:46

So, I've installed DSL 2.2 to HD. Problem is, that box has no internet connection (or the likelyhood of one). Essentially, it has usb and a NIC and I only have diallup via serial port on this box.

So, I want to install the gnu utils and dpkg and apt and all so I can put other stuff on from CD, etc. But I can't locate anything later than extensions for 0.7!

What's going on?

Posted by mikshaw on Mar. 19 2006,06:05

Unless the myDSL package is a kernel module, it most likely will work in any newer version of DSL. Applications that do not require a particular kernel will not be affected by changes in DSL versions, since most changes are made to individual applications, bug fixes, and additions.

Posted by fingers99 on Mar. 20 2006,14:29

Problem is, I can't find apt/dpkg, etc. Someone has removed (?) the packages........

I'm going to have to try Knoppix: I'm told/believe that the issues I've been having with Kanotix relate to it using GrUB rather than isolinux..................

Posted by cbagger01 on Mar. 20 2006,17:24

Use an Internet capable computer and a USB pendrive to save the following extension files:

< http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub....pkg.dsl >

< http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub....ils.dsl >

Then boot DSL on your desired machine with the thumbdrive connected.

Open the emelfm file manager and navigate to the /mnt directory

Right-Click on "sda1" or your thumbdrive mountpoint and choose "Mount" from the menu.

highlight the file (single-click) and then press the MYDSL button inside Emelfm.