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Rather than downloading and burning the Linux iso to a disc, and using that disc to install the Linux OS, is there a way to directly install the OS from ...
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- 03-25-2010 #1Just Joined!
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Alternative installation methods?
Rather than downloading and burning the Linux iso to a disc, and using that disc to install the Linux OS, is there a way to directly install the OS from the iso?
- 03-25-2010 #2Linux Guru
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Yes, it is possible to start the installation process from files on a harddisk. The installer can then either be launched from a running OS, or from the BIOS using a bootloader like GRUB.
Debian has a lot of info on various ways of installation. The principle applies across the board, pretty much, though the details may vary.
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