Re: Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network]

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From	Peter Ehlert <peter@sdi-baja.com>
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Subject	Re: Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network]
Date	Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:30:01 +0100
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On 11/20/20 7:35 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
> On 11/20/2020 07:52 AM, Peter Ehlert wrote:
>> I believe the "request" for a DVD is outdated.
>> Try inserting your USB device and proceed as normal
>
> I did a completely fresh install to the test machine - including a 
> full install of the MATE desktop.
>
> I attempted to install gparted using Synaptic.
> The message received was:
>
> "Please insert the disk labeled:
> Debian GNU/Linux10.0.0_Buster_-Official amd64 DVD
> Binary-120190706-10:24
> in drive /media/cdrom/"
>
> What is the solution?
I also use Mate, but usually do net-installs.
I don't have a system installed with the DVD1 ISO handy.
Normally the final steps of the installer deactivates the install media 
in the /etc/apt/sources.list file.
Have a look there... or copy the contents here for review.
>
>
>>
>> *perhaps it should say "insert the install media" or something similar
>>
>> On 11/20/20 5:43 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
>>> I've copied (using dd) the .iso of Debian 10's DVD1 to a USB flash 
>>> drive.
>>>
>>> I have no problem doing a normal install.
>>> The problem occurs when attempting to install additional packages.
>>>
>>> I receive a message to insert the appropriate DVD.
>>> There is *NO* DVD drive.
>>>
>>> I've see instructions for appropriately mounting the flash drive.
>>> They are now lost due to a disk crash.
>>> How is it done?
>>> TIA
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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Thread

Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network] Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> - 2020-11-20 14:50 +0100
  Re: Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network] Peter Ehlert <peter@sdi-baja.com> - 2020-11-20 15:10 +0100
    Re: Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network] Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> - 2020-11-20 16:40 +0100
      Re: Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network] Peter Ehlert <peter@sdi-baja.com> - 2020-11-20 17:30 +0100
      Re: Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network] Marko Randjelovic <markoran@eunet.rs> - 2020-11-20 18:10 +0100
        Re: Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network] Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> - 2020-11-21 16:20 +0100
          Re: Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network] Marko Randjelovic <markoran@eunet.rs> - 2020-11-21 18:50 +0100
  Re: Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network] "Thomas Schmitt" <scdbackup@gmx.net> - 2020-11-20 18:00 +0100
    Re: Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network] Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk> - 2020-11-20 21:50 +0100
  Re: Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network] "Andrew M.A. Cater" <amacater@einval.com> - 2020-11-20 18:30 +0100
    Re: Installing Debian 10 from flash drive [NO network] Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk> - 2020-11-21 01:10 +0100

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