need to install via floppy

tony2666 · 10-18-2004, 07:19 AM

Hi all,

regard to my notebook is too old (p120) and no cd-rom, but I'd like to install linux via floppy disk? I used to tried debian but too complicated (not easy) I want to tried redhat cause there are too many book talk about.
anyone can tell me how can I do this? or any distribute that not too hard to install

tony

SciYro · 10-18-2004, 08:12 AM

if worst comes to shove, just break up the install iso's into many many files, each the size of the floppy, then just put them back together on your notebook

if i were you, id be more worried with the install time and not the hardness ... find a distro thats probably small (to prevent to many trips)

SlipAway172 · 10-18-2004, 07:37 PM

though NOT linux or even close to unix loo here www.menuetos.org
boots off of floopy and is FAST

but what i would do is buy a cdrom that connects via pronter port. i have the micro-solutions batanm 24x w/ sound and KICKS BUTT!!!!!.

or u could alwys take out the HDD put it in ur tower to install and put it back i the latop. just make sure that the HDD isnt integrated into the mobo bc i have one laptop that is and it SUCKS

hope that helps