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Tempest

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Posted: 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

ke4nt1

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Posted: 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

Tempest

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Posted: 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

cbagger01

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Posted: 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

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Posted: 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.

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