On Mon, 19 Nov 2001, Stephen Mulcahy wrote: > PH> or get a small bootstrap CD with just the base system on it, and then > PH> do a network install. > > small bootstrap CDs are fine but I'd be concerned about the use of
[...] > Maybe bootstrap CDs contain just the boot n base should become an > "official component" of the distrib alongside the install floppies? i think we all agree that an official mini install (bootable) iso image would be a Good Thing (tm). so the following questions o does it get produced for i386 only or for all architectures ? o does it place an unreasonable burden on Phil Hands to be generating multiple sets of images within architectures for official releases ? o does it place an unreasonable burden on any other people involved (in debate about what packages must be on/off - must there be a mini iso1_NONUS or not.. or misc stuff) o how much disk space are we talking about ? should it meet some particular standard so it can be reused (e.g CreditCard isos ?) o who is already doing this ? regards, -jason -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]