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Topic: Howto Install DSL on a Compact Flash

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longnam

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Posted: Jan. 19 2005,19:32

Hello all,
I'm just wondering if it is possible to install DSL on a Compact Flash SBC mainboard.
Thanks

JustAGuest
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Posted: Jan. 25 2005,14:34

Hello,

Of course.
A Compact Flash Card is handled like a normal HD.

Mind your Diskspace.

evert

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Posted: Sep. 15 2005,12:10

How does one proceed? I have a machine here that can write CF's and a (small) box that will be running of the CF.

Can I write the ISO-image to the CF, or should I proceed some other way to prepare the CF?

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Posted: Sep. 15 2005,17:38

For running from a CF, you will want to do a frugal install.

use the "dsl install" cheatcode and choose Frugal install and follow the prompts.

or, if you are already in X, Apps >> Tools >> Frugal Install.

-J.P.

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evert

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Posted: Sep. 15 2005,19:17

But how do I do this on a system that ONLY has a CF as 'hard drive'?

I a way that I can prepare a CF on a non DSL-system (Windows or Linux) and then I want to be able to insert that CF in the new system and boot from it... :cool: