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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:16:56 -0500
From: Randy Pratt <rpratt1950@earthlink.net>
To: "Iavor Raytchev" <pobox@verysmall.org>
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Subject: Re: Install on IBM X30
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On Thu, 1 Jan 2004 01:13:16 +0100 you wrote:

> I have an IBM X30 laptop without external CD or FDD - so I can't boot
> from CD or FDD. I have also no network access to another computer. I can
> just download the installation software form the FreeBSD web site. Is
> there a way to install FreeBSD in such situation? If it is absolutely
> impossible - can I boot from COMPACT FLASH (IBM X30 has COMPACT FLASH
> slot - I can put there also IBM 1 GB micro drive) or from a USB MEMORY
> KEY?

Hi Iavor,=20

Welcome to FreeBSD!  I hope that you find it a rewarding experience.

The Handbook section 2.13.4 "Installing from an MS-DOS=AE Partition"
might be what you're looking for:

http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/install-diff-medi=
a.html

If you need more information or have questions, it would be best to
ask on the freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list.  This list is
typically for chatting and discussing non-technical issues.

Best of luck with your install!

Randy
--=20