How can I install Red Hat from my Hard Drive?

kkempter · 05-27-2003, 12:41 PM

I want to install RH 9.0 on my laptop but I am having problems with my PCMCIA CDrom. How can I run the install from my HD.

michaelk · 05-27-2003, 12:48 PM

If you have a FAT32 partition you can copy the ISO's to it and do a hard drive install.

Create a boot floppy using the hd.img file. Look at Redhat's documentation for details.

fancypiper · 05-27-2003, 12:49 PM

Basically, have the 3 iso files in your root directory of a fat32 filesystem.

Make an installation boot diskette using Redhat's instructions.

Stick that in the floppy drive, make sure your bios is set up to boot from floppy and happy installing.

# Redhat links
RedHat Linux Manuals
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
Easier software management: apt4rpm - Red Carpet
RedHat 8.0 Tips & Tricks

# Redhat 7.3 down configuration commands
setup leads to several configuration tools

# Redhat 7.3 up configuration commands
Configure soundcard:
redhat-config-soundcard
Configure X server:
redhat-config-xfree86
Configure network:
redhat-config-network

# Redhat 9.0
Redhat 9.0 Upgrading the kernel
Building a custom kernel