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DonJr writes:
> On Wed, 2008-03-05 at 10:12 -0500, Alan McConnell wrote:
> >
> > Finally: what about booting from this DVD reader/writer? I can now
> > send away for three DVDs with Debian etch on them. But how do I
> > install with them? I think there are a couple of Debian developers
> > here who can help with this . . .
>
> You will only be able to boot directly from a USB DVD reader/writer if
> the computers BIOS supports that feature.
> {-: Booting off of USB devices is something I've had NO luck in
> doing. :-}
I've also had problems, but not to worry. There are certainly
workarounds. I can't speak Debian/Ubuntu to you about the workaround,
but I can tell you what I do on Fedora systems. I copy the kernel and
initrd files the installer needs to my /boot andput an appropriate entry
into grub. Works like a charm. As old as your box is, you may need
something like this.
Janina
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