suggested framework for mass installation w/dapper?

[sean finney]

hi matt, scott,

On Thu, Jun 08, 2006 at 09:11:22AM -0500, Scott Dier wrote:
> I *was* using fai, and have information for it available if you need it, 
> but I'd recommend using preseed.  I've attached a santatized file that 
> I've been using with Dapper.  It does ask what you want to do with the 
> disk (ie: use free space or erase the disk)  You can automate that 
> further if you like.   If you look at the alternate installer 
> documentation (I believe theres a copy on the CD image, but I don't 
> remember) it has information on how to boot with a preseed file.  You'd 
> be best off setting up dhcp and providing the information via pxelinux 
> (editing the netboot pxelinux conifguration) or booting off a usb stick 
> or CD and providing the information to d-i through dhcp.

okay, thanks for the config, i think i'll run with that and see what i can do.


On Fri, Jun 09, 2006 at 08:52:58AM +1000, Matthew Palmer wrote:
> I've been pretty successful in starting with an install CD from
> http://instalinux.com and customising it from there.  Currently building my
> own udeb to do partitioning (instead of partman) which will be tres cool.

holy crap that's cool.  doesn't seem like they have dapper images just
yet, but i'll be keeping my eyes on them.


	sean

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