Re: Just what does _DEBIAN_ mean by "live"
On 27/01/12 03:19, Richard Owlett wrote:
> Scott Ferguson wrote:
>> On 25/01/12 06:21, Richard Owlett wrote:
>>> I downloaded a 770MB file titled
>>> debian-live-6.0.3-i386-lxde-desktop.iso . Burned a DVD. Got some
>>> surprises :<
>>>
>>> [SNIP]
>>
>>> there is no app for
>>> configuring a possible connection to the internet.
?
>>
>> Launcher: In addition to text and GUI install options in the boot menu,
>> the desktop flavors contain a launcher on the desktop that can be used
>> to install while running the live image.
>
> But that's not relevant.
You were asked not to troll.
Intentionally or otherwise.
> I am not ready to commit to installing yet.
Theirs installing to a live CD, and installing to a hard drive. There is
a difference.
> I wish to verify that in can operate with my hardware. Specifically
> connect to internet via my USB Analog Modem (it's *NOT* a winmodem ;)
Please let me know when you can find any OS that will read your mind for
the information required to connect with a modem.
There really is no excuse for not reading the documentation - or
shortage of other venues for you to troll at.
>
> You later define a live CD as containing "... a live environment so
> people can test hardware support before installing ..."
>
> My very first test is:
> Can the "live system" *AS DELIVERED* connect to the internet?
>
> This distro (debian-live-6.0.3-i386-lxde-desktop.iso) evidently fails.
> And evidently fails no matter how the internet is connected.
There's a failure all right. It's systemic, but it's not CD based.
Cheers
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