Re: how to install debian if I can "only" boot from harddisk ?
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Liam O'Toole wrote:
> On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:44:07 +0800
> Ken Hu <ken@mmti.com.tw> wrote:
>
>> Dear All:
>>
>> I found myself in a strange situation.
>> The dvd rom of my notebook is broken(can not read anything), and
>> there's no other removable devices like floppy or usb pen that can be
>> used on that notebook.
>> The only way I can boot is from the existed WindowsXP on 1 of my 2
>> partitions.
>>
>> So , if I want to install debian on the other partition , what can I
>> do ?
>> I just want to know is this the end that I should not go any further
>> to find some solutions ?
>>
>> Thanks !
>>
>> Ken
>
> I haven't tried it, but I understand that the Debian installer can be
> launched from a Windows partition these days. See
> http://goodbye-microsoft.com/ for more information.
>
I did try it, just for kicks since I already had Debian installed. It
works just as advertised. It will detect which processor you have, and
download appropriate net install (daily build if I am not mistaken) for
Etch and then offer you a chance to install it next boot. The install
works just as if you booted it from a CD.
Joe
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