[plug] Attempting to install redhat 5.2 over network

[Rob Potter]

>Hi all,
>
>I have a 486-DX-100 which I want to set up as a linux box with redhat 5.2 -
>however it has no CD-ROM.  It does however have a network card.
>
>Therefore, I'm intending to attempt to install RH by sharing out the CD-ROM
>on an NT machine and connecting the two computers using a cat-5
>cross-over-cable.
>
>Has anyone any ideas as to how this is done (ie. HOWTO doco's I could
>read??)  I've only ever installed via CD.  Is it an option on the Redhat
>install disk?

Yes, if you just run the installation an option about three screens in asks 
you how you want to install: Local CDRom, Network, Hardisk etc.  You may 
need a second installation disk to do this which you have to create from the 
CD.  No drama but you have to have a machine with a CD to do it on :-)

I've just got 5.2 from LSL with the installation manual if you need any more 
help.

Rob
Dr Rob Potter
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