[lubuntu-users] Let us discuss: Lubuntu alternate iso files are oversized for CD disks

[E James]

On 01/06/16 15:48, Walter Lapchynski wrote:
> What about the net install?
> 
> On Jun 1, 2016 7:39 AM, "E James" <e_james at moladn.net <mailto:e_james at moladn.net>> wrote:
> 
>     On 01/06/16 15:13, Aere Greenway wrote:
>     >
>     > Since I need to get the wireless working first on my machines before installing, I prefer to use the live desktop version (rather than the alternate install), so I would probably not use a CD-size alternate install version anyway.
>     >
> 
>     If you're maintaining support for older hardware (like my Shuttle), it's worth pointing out that the Alternate install will work with 512MB ram while the Live Desktop won't.
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Some years ago I found a procedure for installing Debian which started with 2 floppy discs and downloaded everything else. I could live with that if the procedure was suitably automated like the old Mandrake software selection menu. My understanding of the inner workings of Linux is very limited.

For my Shuttle, I did consider the possibility of making a custom version of the Alternate install CD, but it looked like a lot of work to solve a one-off problem. At the time, I was unaware of Plop which I should check out as a possible solution for future problems.

If by net install you mean PXE, I don't yet understand the technique. It seems that there are several preparatory steps. A clear step by step guide would be appreciated. First question - if the hardware doesn't offer the option, is it still possible?