sarah
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Posted: Dec. 09 2005,14:46 |
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There's an installation guide using floppies on the DSL Wiki:
http://damnsmalllinux.org/wiki....ired%29
Before you dive in and follow those instructions though, I'd do some research of your own, and also work out what you want.
For instance, what are your machine specifications? (RAM, Processor speed, HDD size etc?)
Do you want to keep Windows on your machine?
Do you have old hardware kicking around you can connect to your laptop (for example a parallel CD or zip drive)?
Do you know/can you find out the model and manufacturer of your PCMCIA (modem, ethernet or wireless card)?
I have just successfully installed DSL to my Toshiba 100CS which is why I thought I'd ask you to think of some of the questions I wish I'd asked myself first
:o)
It's probably not a bad idea to mention that as well as taking quite a long time to do a DSL installation via floppy disks, you are quite likely to have problems with doing a floppy installation if there is a corrupt file somewhere or something doesn't unpack properly.
Also, just because Windows won't recognise some of your hardware (eg your ethernet card) doesn't mean DSL won't. Maybe start with the wired card as there seems to be a bit better support for different manufacturers from what I've read.
As an example, I can boot from my parallel zip drive using a boot floppy and DSL 1.5, but Windows 95 and 98 both require drivers from the Iomega web site (or somewhere else).
(As an aside, I can boot DSL 2 now, but I had to add driver modules to the boot floppy disk to do it, so if you're booting from parallel drive I'd stick with DSL 1.5 until you get a little experience.)
You might also find it useful to read this tutorial from the DSL Wiki that tells you how to do a network install:
http://damnsmalllinux.org/wiki....tall%29
Perhaps a good place to start would be by using Toms Root 'n' Boot and see if that will detect your wired card, and if so you can probably try following the instructions on the Wiki page just above.
(and if I've completely led you astray I apologise and hope that someone comes along with better suggestions soon ;o) )
Cheers and beers!
Sarah
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