reposting of email Re: [Rule-list] Suggestions for having a small install.

[C David Rigby]

Eugene Wong wrote:
> Hi.

>> 2.) Another idea is to make Slinky just a program that parses 
>> KickStart files; no prompting; no interaction. We could give out 
>> sample KickStart files and encourage them to customize the samples. As 
>> it is, RH already has samples and already has documentation. We only 
>> need an install program that will use these scripts. If we made Slinky 
>> do this, then we should probably try and make it work with ftp and 
>> other installation methods [according to RH6.0, we could only use 
>> CDROM & NFS].
>>
>> Thoughts?


I find this option particularly attractive.  It fits how I would like to 
be able to perform an install, and my level of knowledge.  I DO know in 
advance how I want a system set up, and I would like to specify it, drop 
in the CD-ROM and/or diskette, and walk away.  I don't expect it to work 
right everytime, but it also doesn't tie me to the console while the 
system is installing.

C David Rigby
cr8s at virginia.edu




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