At 08:49 AM 8/10/02 +0000, you wrote: >Charles Angelich wrote: >> >> > One of the BasicLinux options runs a 1.4mb filesystem >> > (uncompressed). It runs on a floppy. No HD. No ramdisk. >> >> I don't recall reading about the 1.4 mb filesystem? Where >> would I find a "howto" on that install? > >The standard BasicLinux HD installation uses a ramdisk to >run the installation routine. This requires a minimum of >8mb RAM. For people will less RAM, a special package is >available here: >------------------------------------------ >http://www.volny.cz/basiclinux/bas4mb.html >------------------------------------------ >This version of the HD installation routine runs from a >1.4mb filesystem that resides on a "live" floppy. This is >not a general-purpose Linux (although it does have a shell >and an editor). It contains the capabilities necessary to >do the installation and little else.
Ok, I do remember reading that - vaguely. I thought you referred to something else. :-) I do plan to get around to a hard drive install of BasicLinux one of these days. Got sidetracked here by Oberon but may have to put that on hold for awhile anyhow. Only does PAP and I need CHAP authentication. :-\ Charles Angelich The Ghost in the Machine! DOS and W31 Tech website: http://www.undercoverdesign.com/dosghost Stories, poems, music, and photos website: http://www.undercoverdesign.com/dosghost/faf To unsubscribe from SURVPC send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe SURVPC in the body of the message. Also, trim this footer from any quoted replies. More info can be found at; http://www.softcon.com/archives/SURVPC.html
