[opensuse] Install without internet access
Ladies and Gentlemen I have been using Windows for the last 20 years and would like to try Linux. I don't have specifically "linux compatible" hardware and cannot afford to buy me such just for a try. Efforts I made in the past few months trying to install "Linguas OS", Ubuntu and finally OpenSUSE on old, currently not used computers remained mainly fruitless. (Somebody suggested that is probably hopeless, if I try to get Linux running all by myself and without a very knowledgable teacher around. This may be deducted from the messages I posted here regarding my problems with saving a file to a floppy.) Anyway, I am planning to give it another try on an old notebook (Sharp Moebius) somebody is giving me. Question: Does the OpenSUSE installtion work WITHOUT internet connection? All the available lines are occupied by other computers. If it does, are there any special "precautions" I need to observe? Thank you in advance for your help. Thomas Blasejewicz -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Wed, 2008-05-14 at 12:06 +0900, Thomas Blasejewicz wrote:
Ladies and Gentlemen I have been using Windows for the last 20 years and would like to try Linux. I don't have specifically "linux compatible" hardware and cannot afford to buy me such just for a try. Efforts I made in the past few months trying to install "Linguas OS", Ubuntu and finally OpenSUSE on old, currently not used computers remained mainly fruitless. (Somebody suggested that is probably hopeless, if I try to get Linux running all by myself and without a very knowledgable teacher around. This may be deducted from the messages I posted here regarding my problems with saving a file to a floppy.)
I have found difficulties with older hardware as well. Mostly due to closed source drivers (nvidia) or obscure hardware (Zaurus sl-c3200)
Anyway, I am planning to give it another try on an old notebook (Sharp Moebius) somebody is giving me.
However, with notebooks I have found that the newest hardware tends to cause more problems then older. I know this is very subjective but its been my experience.
Question: Does the OpenSUSE installtion work WITHOUT internet connection? All the available lines are occupied by other computers. If it does, are there any special "precautions" I need to observe?
Thank you in advance for your help. Thomas Blasejewicz
Once the ISO is downloaded and burned to CD/DVD you only need the Internet for updates and 3rd party drivers / software not included. As for precautions it would be best to review the hardware in the notebook (NIC, Video, Sound .. etc) and do a quick search to see if it's supported or if others have had issues with it. Also ensure that it meets the minimum requirements otherwise it may not be a happy experience. Also correct me if I'm wrong but from a quick search the sharp moebius is a sub-notebook. These type of computers tend to have more obscure hardware and may require more work then a "standard" laptop install. I haven't even thought about installing Linux on my U810 :) -- Regards, Shawn Holland -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Wed, 2008-05-14 at 00:39 -0300, Shawn Holland wrote:
On Wed, 2008-05-14 at 12:06 +0900, Thomas Blasejewicz wrote:
Ladies and Gentlemen I have been using Windows for the last 20 years and would like to try Linux. I don't have specifically "linux compatible" hardware and cannot afford to buy me such just for a try. Efforts I made in the past few months trying to install "Linguas OS", Ubuntu and finally OpenSUSE on old, currently not used computers remained mainly fruitless. (Somebody suggested that is probably hopeless, if I try to get Linux running all by myself and without a very knowledgable teacher around. This may be deducted from the messages I posted here regarding my problems with saving a file to a floppy.)
I have found difficulties with older hardware as well. Mostly due to closed source drivers (nvidia) or obscure hardware (Zaurus sl-c3200)
Anyway, I am planning to give it another try on an old notebook (Sharp Moebius) somebody is giving me.
However, with notebooks I have found that the newest hardware tends to cause more problems then older. I know this is very subjective but its been my experience.
Question: Does the OpenSUSE installtion work WITHOUT internet connection? All the available lines are occupied by other computers. If it does, are there any special "precautions" I need to observe?
Thank you in advance for your help. Thomas Blasejewicz
Once the ISO is downloaded and burned to CD/DVD you only need the Internet for updates and 3rd party drivers / software not included.
As for precautions it would be best to review the hardware in the notebook (NIC, Video, Sound .. etc) and do a quick search to see if it's supported or if others have had issues with it. Also ensure that it meets the minimum requirements otherwise it may not be a happy experience.
Also correct me if I'm wrong but from a quick search the sharp moebius is a sub-notebook. These type of computers tend to have more obscure hardware and may require more work then a "standard" laptop install. I haven't even thought about installing Linux on my U810 :)
-- Regards, Shawn Holland
:) My eyes are playing tricks on me. I was reading up on the sharp mebius, which is a sub-notebook, and not the moebius. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Tuesday 13 May 2008 10:06:52 pm Thomas Blasejewicz wrote:
Anyway, I am planning to give it another try on an old notebook (Sharp Moebius) somebody is giving me.
Do you have any hardware specifications? Exact model, CPU type, RAM and hard disk size, CD rom, video adapter etc.
Question: Does the OpenSUSE installtion work WITHOUT internet connection? All the available lines are occupied by other computers. If it does, are there any special "precautions" I need to observe?
The installation works without network. The rest depends on what hardware is used. -- Regards, Rajko http://en.opensuse.org/Portal needs helpful hands. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Thomas Blasejewicz wrote:
Ladies and Gentlemen I have been using Windows for the last 20 years and would like to try Linux. I don't have specifically "linux compatible" hardware and cannot afford to buy me such just for a try. Efforts I made in the past few months trying to install "Linguas OS", Ubuntu and finally OpenSUSE on old, currently not used computers remained mainly fruitless. (Somebody suggested that is probably hopeless, if I try to get Linux running all by myself and without a very knowledgable teacher around. This may be deducted from the messages I posted here regarding my problems with saving a file to a floppy.)
Anyway, I am planning to give it another try on an old notebook (Sharp Moebius) somebody is giving me.
Question: Does the OpenSUSE installtion work WITHOUT internet connection? All the available lines are occupied by other computers. If it does, are there any special "precautions" I need to observe?
Thank you in advance for your help. Thomas Blasejewicz
Opensuse will install just fine without an internet connection. For a graphical install opensuse likes to see at least 256M of RAM, but you can use a text install with 128M or possibly 64 meg of ram if you had an existing swap available. The base memory requirement for opensuse with a "minimal" graphics install without having a lot of swap activity is ~76Meg. I have an old amd k6-2 running 10.3 that is serving as a fax server and it operates fine with 128M of RAM. If you are serious about installing and testing Linux, the I would recommend at least a P-III 800 with 256M of RAM. For your first install, you have found the right Linux distribution and the right list. OpenSuSE is a great one to start with, and after you have installed 6-10 different distributions, I'd be willing to wager it is the one you will stay with. Jump in with both feet, load the dvd in the tray, (or load the install cd in the tray and the dvd in a shared dvd drive on a windows box) and reboot. Just accept the default software configuration for now (with KDE personally) and let it go. If you get stuck, ask your question here. There are a great bunch of very knowledgeable folks on the list that are more than willing to help get you going. Good luck. -- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E. Rankin Law Firm, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 Telephone: (936) 715-9333 Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 www.rankinlawfirm.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Thomas Blasejewicz wrote:
Ladies and Gentlemen I have been using Windows for the last 20 years and would like to try Linux. I don't have specifically "linux compatible" hardware and cannot afford to buy me such just for a try. Efforts I made in the past few months trying to install "Linguas OS", Ubuntu and finally OpenSUSE on old, currently not used computers remained mainly fruitless. (Somebody suggested that is probably hopeless, if I try to get Linux running all by myself and without a very knowledgable teacher around. This may be deducted from the messages I posted here regarding my problems with saving a file to a floppy.)
Anyway, I am planning to give it another try on an old notebook (Sharp Moebius) somebody is giving me.
Question: Does the OpenSUSE installtion work WITHOUT internet connection? All the available lines are occupied by other computers. If it does, are there any special "precautions" I need to observe?
Thank you in advance for your help. Thomas Blasejewicz
OpenOffice will work fine without an internet connection, though you won't be able to get the automatic updates etc. I don't know if there are any issues with that notebook. -- Use OpenOffice.org <http://www.openoffice.org> -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Wed, 14 May 2008 12:06:52 +0900 Thomas Blasejewicz <thomas@s7.dion.ne.jp> wrote:
I have been using Windows for the last 20 years and would like to try Linux. I don't have specifically "linux compatible" hardware and cannot afford to buy me such just for a try. Efforts I made in the past few months trying to install "Linguas OS", Ubuntu and finally OpenSUSE on old, currently not used computers remained mainly fruitless. (Somebody suggested that is probably hopeless, if I try to get Linux running all by myself and without a very knowledgable teacher around. This may be deducted from the messages I posted here regarding my problems with saving a file to a floppy.)
Anyway, I am planning to give it another try on an old notebook (Sharp Moebius) somebody is giving me.
There is a very active Linux group in Japan. We had a member of one of the groups attend our meeting in March as he was working in the US for a few months. Sometimes, putting Linux on very old hardware takes a bit of tweaking. -- -- Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org> Boston Linux and Unix PGP key id: 537C5846 PGP Key fingerprint: 3D1B 8377 A3C0 A5F2 ECBB CA3B 4607 4319 537C 5846
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