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Re: Where are ms-dos filenames for Debian packages?



On Sat, 27 Feb 1999 wtopa@ix.netcom.com wrote:

> Quoting Keith Saxon(saxon@ametro.net):
> > 
> > Where can I find Debian packages with 8.3 filenames so I can install them
> > from a DOS partion with dselect?
> > 
> 
> I have no idea!  I doubt that you would or could find any!

If he's running a vfat system like Win95 or Win98, he can install on to
hard drive and be sure to load the vfat kernel module during installation.
This will see the long filenames. 



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