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Date:      Fri, 23 Oct 1998 16:27:02 +0900
From:      FreeBSD4Me <fbsd@typhoon.co.jp>
To:        questions@FreeBSD.ORG
Subject:   turnkey floppy for large number of installations
Message-ID:  <36302FC6.1A487DAD@typhoon.co.jp>

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Hello,

I want to create a turnkey/customized boot floppy so that
ANY ONE can install FreeBSD by just inserting the floppy and
the CDROM, without answering any questions.  With the existing
installation, one still has to make a few choices.  My
goal is to FULLY automate the installation with preset
values (e.g. partition names, etc.)

This fully automated process would:

1) save time if I have to install a large number of machines.

2) this would serve as part of a "recovery toolkit" in case
   of hardware failure.

Any pointers on where I should start?  I know I need to (or
may be not?) hack under /usr/src/release/  Any hints on
where I should look if I want to store preset values, e.g.
partition name/sizes etc.  Should I hack the source or is
there a easier way?  How about writing a keystroke
macro?  TIA for any ideas.

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FreeBSD4ME



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