Bug#21770: boot-floppies: search for base2_0.tgz should be more intelligent
> I'm trying to install a new system using the 2.0.5 bootfloppies via NFS.
> After selecting the NFS server and the location of the Debian sources
> dinstall starts looking for base2_0.tgz. It has been hitting the NFS-server
> for over 10 minutes now, which is very annoying.
To address this, I've added the following todo entry:
- [04/27/1998, wichert] The search for the base system should be
smarter. When using an NFS mounted directory, it takes several
minutes to find it. It will even display base systems for m68k,
powerpc, alpha etc. The goal is to a) use the <architecture> which
is hardcoded and b) use a more specific search path if possible,
e.g. after `/debian' `/dists/{stable,frozen,unstable}/main/disks-<arch>'
and `/local'. (Bug#2177)
Currently I'm not able to fix it, since I haven't fully understood
the proper routine. Needs some work.
> Please make the search smarter or add an option to enter the location
> manually.
This is fixed in Slink boot-disks.
Regards,
Joey
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