Re: install debian usbdisk through ide cable

["jeffry s" <paragasu@gmail.com>]

 > I have seen IDE to USB adapters but not the reverse so I'm not sure how debian would  
 > handle it. I imagine a USB to IDE adapter would not be cheap as it would have to
have    
 > some sort of logic to convert between the two protocols.

i think what i really mean is IDE to USB adapter :) .. i use the motherboard IDE, to attach
the USB drive via IDE-to-USB (whatever u called it).  
I still doubt that this would work i want to try it for experiment and do not really planning to
do any serious work or development inside the system.
I am in doubt, the system can boot or not ...

On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 9:25 PM, Brian McKee <map@map-heb.com> wrote:

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On 11-Mar-08, at 9:20 PM, jeffry s wrote:

> i am not very sure this one can be done.
>
> i have a old computer at home without hardisk. it is quite old
> computer and only support 2GB hardisk
> since 2GB hardisk is quite rare this day. I am planning to install
> debian
> into the 2GB pendrive (i know this one can be done).
>
> But the computer is quite old.  No USB support not to mention BOOT
> FROM USB feature.
> i want to attach the kingston pendrive to the motherboard IDE using
> USB-to-IDE cable.
>
> will this kind of hardware configuration supported by debian?

Even though the BIOS may not recognize drives over 2 gig - debian
will...  It doesn't use the BIOS for working with the drive once it
gets going.
Just make sure your boot loader is at the start of the drive (the
normal configuration).
Brian
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