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Re: 24MB bootable CD install image



On Mon, Feb 28, 2000 at 02:11:43PM -0500, Mark Horn wrote:

> With the help of a respondent to the above question, I've been able
> to create a bootable Debian CD that allows me to do a base + drivers
> install.  This is just enough to get me connected up to the network and
> then complete the rest of the install from there.  I have tried to make
> my CD as small as possible, and I've been able to get it down to 24MB.

In theory, you could make it even smaller by not including base2_2.tgz
as it can be downloaded via the 'network' or 'nfs' methods. The network
method uses http so you just need to have the netcard driver module
loaded and working by this stage. Note, I haven't tried this method.
Just an idea.

		Greg


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