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Re: debian install over ssh?



* Einstein9112@yahoo.com (Einstein9112@yahoo.com) [031209 14:19]:
> Hi, here's a challenge that I'm trying to do.
> 
> I have an old remote P2 box that has no monitor, mouse, or keyboard 
> attached. It currently has sid installed, and I can access it through 
> ssh. What I'd like to do is install debian (say, Woody or Sarge) onto 
> another partition/harddrive on the same machine, and have it running ssh 
> so that I have access when I reboot.

You'll want to do a "chroot install".  It's really quite easy.  Try
googling for "chroot install" -- I think Karsten has written up some
good directions.

good times,
Vineet
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