Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 00:58:15 -0800 (AKDT) From: Steve Howe <un_x@anchorage.net> To: Alpha Sarmian <as1995@singnet.com.sg> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Space req'd for DOS part. install. Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.3.95q.970425005548.9610A-100000@aak.anchorage.net> In-Reply-To: <199704250822.QAA09989@wisteria.singnet.com.sg>
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On Fri, 25 Apr 1997, Alpha Sarmian wrote: > Hi, because my target PC has no CD-ROM, I intend to install FreeBSD 2.2 > using DOS partition (directory) after I copy the CD-ROM's contents to disk > via fastwire from another PC. > > How much disk space do I need for this installation partition (directory)? > > I haven't received my CD-ROM yet so I cannot see the size of its contents. > > Thanks! i think the minimun is 40 - 50, you may want 100M or more for full installations ... depends on how many ports/packages you want. the boot floppy used to (may still) have the install space requirments listed next to each type of installation ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sleep: a sign a caffeine deprivation ... http://www.anchorage.net/~un_x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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