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  • From: 3aoo-cvfd AT dea.spamcon.org
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  • Subject: Re: [BL] BL3 floppy: lilo an add-on?
  • Date: Wed, 19 May 2004 10:07:58 +1200

James Miller wrote:
>
> I'm just wondering about the BL3 floppy version, since
> I'm considering taking another stab at my old notebook.
> First, I understood that there's an install-to-HD
> capability in it. Is that right?

Yes. You prepare a partition (using fdisk and mke2fs) and
mount it on /hd. Then execute: install-to-hd

> Is there now a lilo package for BL3,

The floppy version boots with lilo (not loadlin) and puts lilo
on the HD installation.

> or is the package from BL1 the one to use?

Users currently booting BL3 on HD with loadlin, can switch to
lilo by installing the lilo package from BL1. I have tested
it and it works (note: it must be installed with pkg).

Cheers,
Steven




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