Re: Intrinsic problem with netinst.iso?

[Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net>]

On 10/13/2021 12:09 PM, Andrew M.A. Cater wrote:
> 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?

I'm connected to the internet right now with it as I have been since 
days of Squeeze/Wheezy.



> 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
>
> > >