DSL on CompactFlash

Forum: HD Install
Topic: DSL on CompactFlash
started by: Arsenic

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Posted by Arsenic on June 10 2005,16:45

Is it possible to install Damn Small Linux on a CompactFlash card and boot automatically from the CF reader ?

I don't want to keep the noisy harddrive in my little computer.

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Posted by cbagger01 on June 10 2005,17:13

Yes, if you buy a Compact Flash to IDE converter card.

Then do a "frugal install" to your fake hard drive and you are in business.

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Posted by Arsenic on June 10 2005,17:59

Thank's for your answer!

All laptop compatible ?
The "frugal install" is listed on the boot options ?

Before I realize that, I need an answer for another topic too : < http://damnsmalllinux.org/cgi-bin....;t=6370 >

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Posted by cbagger01 on June 11 2005,19:38

All laptops are not compatible, but most are.

You need to test or ask others with similar models for feedback.

Frugal Install is an optional script for installation. See document for details:

< ftp://ibiblio.org/pub....wto.pdf >

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