Installing Mandrake without ISO???

okleydo · 11-13-2003, 11:34 AM

Obviously, newbie here.

I saw it on Mandrake's website that 9.2 is out, but no iso available yet.
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ftp.php3

How do I install Mandrake 9.2 without iso images?

What if I can get my hands on the 9.1 CDs? Does that help?

Is there a way to do it without 9.1 CDs?

Thanks,

AC

linuxbotx · 11-13-2003, 11:43 AM

Go to the web site you posted. Download the boot and root disks. Rawrite the boot disk images onto floppy disks. Boot with them, and begin network installation.

Yes there is a way to install without the cd's. You could download the entire Mandrake tree from the internet (its over 1.5 gb), and put it on blank partition. Then boot using a boot disk and root disk, and install off of that partition. But, you would be better off getting the CD's. The ISO's should be out shortly.

okleydo · 11-13-2003, 12:28 PM

Thanks LinuxBotX.

Just want to clarify, am I required to download the entire linux tree onto a partition before I download and boot from the boot and root discs, or will the bootable discs automatically download the required files from the tree?

AC

linuxbotx · 11-14-2003, 09:25 AM

Ok, thats up to you. You can do either a network install (install from the internet) or a hdd install install the tree from your hdd). Its your choice.

But I just want you to know, that the Mandrake 9.2 ISO images are available for download now.

Goto: ftp://raven.cslab.vt.edu/pub/linux/mandrake/iso/

or go to Mandrakes site for a list of mirrors.