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Re: How do I configure debootstrap from within the businesscard cd? (Ultra minimal install)



On Wed, Dec 06, 2006 at 07:05:25PM -0500, Kevin Mark wrote:
> 
> something like:
> boot computer with live cd
> go to a terminal
> partition the hdd
> format the hdd
> mount the root hdd partition as /mnt
> use 'debootstrap .....' to download the packages you want
> chroot to /mnt
> add kernel and grub
> use grub-update
> exit
> reboot to grub
> (untested outline)


I can confirm that this procedure works, though there may be some
details missing. you may have to mount proc inside the chroot before
the actual chroot. I've done it a couple times but kept no notes (bad
Andrew). 

A

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