Bug#172340: USB Key question
Hi,
It did a PXE istall,
if someone wants my configs, pleases let me know.
Am also interested in diskless net booting.
Best
ragnar@this.is
Re:
Quoting Sam Johnston <samj@aos.net.au>:
> Copying the bug so others can see the discussion.
>
> I haven't done anything on this, although I'm certainly still
> interested.
> My attention has been on PXE booting thin clients, which right now is
> more
> important as there is an immediate demand for it.
>
> I doubt there would be much involved. I imagine the boot process is
> like
> any other block device so installing syslinux should be a walk in the
> park. In fact the more I think about it the more I think it may 'just
> work'.
>
> sj
>
> Cameleons said:
> >
> >
> > hey
> > i got your info from the following mail :
> >
> > "Package: installation-reports
> > Severity: wishlist
> >
> > I recently noticed my motherboard allows me to boot from USB
> devices,
> > which I assume includes USB key/pen drives. I'd *love* to be able to
> > cart a debian installer around with me, both for installing new
> systems
> > and for repairing faults. I have NFI what's involved, nor any keys I
> can
> > send for development purposes (yet). If time permits I'll take a look
> at
> > this myself - suggestions as to where to start with d-i development
> > would be appreciated.
> >
> > From bug #172340:
> >
> > | That reminds me of another feature I forgot to mention: Install
> from
> > | USB Keys. I think I'll file it as a separate wishlist bug
> though...
> >
> > I think the floppy-retriever might work for this. It's a definitive
> > goal (and it will happen faster if somebody throws a key or two in
> my
> > direction (no, I'm not going to spend 150 USD to get a decent-sized
> > USB key) ;)
> > "
> >
> >
> > i'm thinking of installing a debian on an usb key =)
> > did u get some info ? (will grab any info =p)
> >
> > thks
> >
> > regards
> >
> >
>
>
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