Larry Stotler wrote:
On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 12:10 PM, James Knott <james.knott@rogers.com> wrote:
The net install CD works fine in CD drives. As for CPU type, the server doesn't care what the image is for. In fact, you could have all 3 DVD images mounted and just use the appropriate net install CD. Also, IIRC, you can customize the CD to automagically set up the systems the way you want. This is a very desirable feature in large installations.
The net install cd isn't very useful for those I know with no high speed internet connection tho.
Also, that still doesn't help those who don't know how to set up an ISO on a network. I'm targeting new users, not experienced users with this.
You don't need a high speed internet connection to install, just a local area network. You have to obtain the image some how, regardless of how you install. You can download the ISOs and burn your own disks, buy a boxed set or download the ISOs to a server, reachable on your local network. If you don't have a good enough connection to download the files then their only option is to buy the boxed version or get someone else to burn the CD or DVD. Regardless of how you obtain it, you can still do a network install. Setting it up is quite easy. You simply use the mount command to loop mount the ISO and share it. It's certainly easier than breaking down the DVD ISO into CD sized chunks. You can even place the DVD in a Windows box and share it that way. The net install is very easy. You just boot the CD and at the menu hit F4 to specify where to find the ISO and what protocol to use. After that, the install is identical to using a DVD. -- Use OpenOffice.org <http://www.openoffice.org> -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org