Re: boot-floppies 2.3.5, call for testing

[Michel Dänzer <michel.daenzer@iogram.ch>]

Ethan Benson wrote:

> i will answer one FAQ even experienced users are asking:  Where is the
> Base tarball?
> 
> Answer: there isn't one, its gone, obsolete.  we now install the base
> system from real .debs using a new utility called `debootstrap'  (not
> to be confused with dbootstrap).  This means that you MUST install
> either via the network, or via a CDROM.  you cannot install the base
> from floppies or a crippled filesystem (HFS, MSDOS etc).  an ext2
> partition containing a debian woody/sid mirror will do however.

Do they have an airport driver? I'd love to test them but it's gonna be a pain
without.


Thanks for your effort Ethan. Are the boot-floppies going to work on powerpc
before i386? :)


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