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WakeBdr
09-16-2002, 10:10 AM
Anyone know if it is possible to install Redhat 7.3 on a system that is already running Redhat 6.1 without a floppy or cd rom? I have a machine that only has a hard drive, NIC, and display adapter and want to install 7.3, but all the documentation I find says that I have to either boot from a cd or a floppy.

z0mbix
09-16-2002, 10:24 AM
Originally posted by WakeBdr ...but all the documentation I find says that I have to either boot from a cd or a floppy.

All the documentation? Including RedHat's?

Installing via NFS (http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.3-Manual/install-guide/s1-x86-begininstall-nfs.html)

Installing via FTP (http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.3-Manual/install-guide/s1-x86-begininstall-ftp.html)

Installing via HTTP (http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.3-Manual/install-guide/s1-x86-begininstall-http.html)

I'd do a fresh install if you want a smooth ride.

WakeBdr
09-16-2002, 10:26 AM
I am familiar with the network installation methods, but they all require some sort of boot media to get to the point to choose them.

z0mbix
09-16-2002, 10:33 AM
ah, sorry! My fault for not reading the question properly :o

Can you d/l the iso and loopback mount it? as follows:

http://www.linuxlookup.com/html/totw/2000/october.html

WakeBdr
09-16-2002, 10:46 AM
I'll have to try that when I get home from work.