---Johnathan Mark Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Can Linux (Redhat 5.2) be installed with a null-modem cabel??
yes...
>
> I have my desk top computer running Redhat 5.2, but I also have a
old thinkpad 360CSE notepad with a 340MB hard driver. The Thinkpad
does not have access to a network or to a cd-rom.
>
> Can I somehow use a null-modem cable and link to my desk top to
install redhat??
>
> If so can you please email me all the details I am very new to this.
>
> Thanks
Better use plip (ip over parallel conection) follow the plip mini
howto, then plug your thinkpad, and insert the disk of installation,
follow the steps and load the plip module, configure the interface and
follow the steps of a NFS installation.
Note: the "server" (desktop) box has to be the nfs server, so edit
your /etc/exports to export your cdrom path and create a .klogin file
on the root home dir, to allow the thinkpad access the exported
filesystem.
if you have problems e-mail me directly, I have done so
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