Re: Installing minimal command line system with netinst.iso
On Thu 03 Mar 2022 at 14:24:29 (-0600), Richard Owlett wrote:
> I have limited internet connectivity.
> I have read over the years that installing a *MINIMAL* command line
> system from netinst.iso [without internet is possible].
> The intent to add pieces later assumed.
> Is this process described somewhere?
>
> I've got a system that appears to have a very minimal shell running.
> My potential internet connection is a USB connected hotspot from
> T-Mobile. On a typical GUI installed Debian it runs fine.
>
> My minimal system doesn't recognize it.
> What might be the missing software?
>
> Any suggestions?
> My effective data cap at the moment is ~1 GB/month.
> Among my goals is installer for those with _*minimal*_ resources.
If all else fails, make sure both GUI and minimal systems are fully
upgraded, then run dkpg -l > some-file on both, and compare with
diff -u to get a rather long list of packages installed on the GUI.
Peruse the list, skipping the lib* packages at first reading, looking
for those relevant for networking.
(This won't find /configuration/ differences.)
Cheers,
David.
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