Re: FTP

From: Kevin D. Kinsey, DaleCo, S.P. (kdk_at_daleco.biz)
Date: 11/30/04

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    Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 09:20:55 -0600
To: j p <jayncali61@yahoo.com>

    j p wrote:

    >how do i FTP freebsd? do i need some other software? i need step
    >by step. is there some other site i can just download it?
    >
    >thank you
    >
    >JP
    >
    >

    Hmm, have you had specific problems with ftp.freebsd.org?

    If you want to install FreeBSD via FTP, one method is to get
    the installation floppies from the site. I'm assuming you have a
    Microsoft Windows computer. If not, these instructions would
    have to be changed somewhat. Point your browser
    or other FTP tool at (note that this is for the i386, or "PC compatible"
    architecture)...

         ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/releases/i386/5.3-RELEASE/floppies

     From that folder, grab "boot.flp", "kern1.flp", "kern2.flp", and
    "README.TXT".

    The README.TXT file describes the process of creating the floppy
    disks ... it's not simply a copy. To do this from Windows/DOS,
    you would also need "fdimage.exe" which is available from:

         ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/tools

    The README file pretty much tells you what to do from there.
    Be sure to bookmark the FreeBSD Handbook, as it covers not
    only installation, but almost everything else (and is prettier than
    a README, :-D ):

         http://www.freebsd.org/handbook

    And if you have further questions that you can't find answers for
    in the Handbook or from a search engine, send as many details
    as possible (without creating a huge email) back to the list; many
    people are very helpful at questions@freebsd.org.

    Kevin Kinsey
    DaleCo, S.P.
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