Re: Install on IBM X30

From: Randy Pratt (rpratt1950_at_earthlink.net)
Date: 01/01/04

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    Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:16:56 -0500
To: "Iavor Raytchev" <pobox@verysmall.org>

    On Thu, 1 Jan 2004 01:13:16 +0100 you wrote:

    > I have an IBM X30 laptop without external CD or FDD - so I can't boot
    > from CD or FDD. I have also no network access to another computer. I can
    > just download the installation software form the FreeBSD web site. Is
    > there a way to install FreeBSD in such situation? If it is absolutely
    > impossible - can I boot from COMPACT FLASH (IBM X30 has COMPACT FLASH
    > slot - I can put there also IBM 1 GB micro drive) or from a USB MEMORY
    > KEY?

    Hi Iavor,

    Welcome to FreeBSD! I hope that you find it a rewarding experience.

    The Handbook section 2.13.4 "Installing from an MS-DOSŪ Partition"
    might be what you're looking for:

    http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/install-diff-media.html

    If you need more information or have questions, it would be best to
    ask on the freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list. This list is
    typically for chatting and discussing non-technical issues.

    Best of luck with your install!

    Randy 

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