FTP Install of RH9 cant add software?????

sebaz · 07-08-2003, 08:48 PM

So i did an Ftp install of Redhat 9.0 worked no problem..now I want to install the developer tools and samba and its asking me to insert CD1, since I did an FTP Install I dont have any sort of CD that I can insert. Now, isnt there a way to make RedHat look in an FTP for the rpms? (kinda like what SUSE doe). Im stuck here guys, i really dont want to download 2 CDs, but if it's my only choice... Thanx for ur help.

sebaz · 07-09-2003, 09:36 AM

**Bump**

Anyone anyone??

Looking_Lost · 07-09-2003, 10:15 AM

Never installed through ftp but you could always log into red hat network and download directly whatever packages you're looking for.

I guess if there is a direct integrated ftp method you're going to have to download them anyway although I suppose it would be easier if there was an automated way.

sebaz · 07-09-2003, 10:37 AM

yea i figured that, thanx for the help

foolishpenguin · 07-10-2003, 12:46 PM

hey sebaz,
wanna ask u abt the ftp installation u did... u got 2 do the bootnet.img in floppy then thru it boot and give the ftp site ip and folder.....then which is the file it first asks for when it starts installation.....?
i was gettin a message folder path/somefilename not found when it actually existed on that path ie at the ftp site ?? i cannot recollect that filename..
what the prob here?? plz clarify

sebaz · 07-10-2003, 01:00 PM

I used this page:

http://ftp.uconn.edu/unix/linux/redhat/install-9.0.html

i burned the iso on a cd and worked np

Try installing following the steps under:

Single CD Install Network Install