Re: Intrinsic problem with netinst.iso?
On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 08:51:28AM -0700, Peter Ehlert wrote:
>
> On 10/13/21 8:16 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
> > It appears to me that netinst.iso assumes that there are *exactly* two
> > choices for internet connectivity:
> > an ethernet device
> > *OR*
> > WiFi
> >
> > However, I use a USB device [ an Alcatel Linkzone from T-Mobile ]
> > The installer is unable to see the internet.
>
> are you using the nonfree firmware ISO?
>
> I have had no troubles with multiple installs, but I only use the nonfree
>
Firmware iso is what I would suggest.
>
> >
> > Based on using that device on all of my Debian machines, I believe the
> > problem is how Debian negotiates with a USB device and that the Linkzone
> > resembles a disk drive until the negotiations have been completed.
> >
> > My evidence is how GParted responds to a USB flash drive.
> > If the flash drive is inserted first, it is /dev/sdb .
> > Else if the Linkzone is inserted first, the flash drive is identified as
> > /dev/sdc .
> >
> > Is there any workaround?
> > TIA
> >
> >
Is the linkzone recognised at all as a modem?
Do you have wired connectivity available to you - that's also a way
round "stuff" with firmware to at least get a system up and running.
All best,
Andy Cater
> >
>
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