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On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 21:31:55 +0100, Robin Cornelius <robin.cornelius@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >dave morgan wrote: > >>I am considering replacing my pair of Compaq Deskpro's with one of >>these http://www.cappuccinopc.com/lt-5000.asp (webserver / ntp server >>/ local rate-limiting firewall + access control / squid proxy server) >> >>But how would I initially install Linux on it (no CD or floppy) ? >> >> >> > >USB, not sure if you can boot of a memory stick, but a USB CD or Floppy >would sort you out, know anybody near by you can borrow one from for the >install? > >Robin I have enough bits to build a usb cd-rom drive if necessary, but have not decided whether to acutely buy one, 500 dollars + shipping is a bit expensive, still trying to find cheaper alternative in the UK. Dave -- http://www.morgad.no-ip.info/index.html gpg:0x64B5E037 Distributed Proofreaders: http://www.pgdp.net The NTP server pool http://www.pool.ntp.org -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG Mail majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe list" in the message body to unsubscribe. FAQ: www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html