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Re: Installing minimal command line system with netinst.iso

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On 03/03/2022 04:56 PM, Patrick Bartek wrote:
> On Thu, 3 Mar 2022 14:24:29 -0600
> Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> wrote:
> 
>> I have limited internet connectivity.
>> I have read over the years that installing a *MINIMAL* command line
>> system from netinst.iso [without internet is possible].
>> The intent to add pieces later assumed.
>> Is this process described somewhere?
>>
>> I've got a system that appears to have a very minimal shell running.
>> My potential internet connection is a USB connected hotspot from
>> T-Mobile. On a typical GUI installed Debian it runs fine.
>>
>> My minimal system doesn't recognize it.
>> What might be the missing software?
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>> My effective data cap at the moment is ~1 GB/month.
>> Among my goals is installer for those with _*minimal*_ resources.
> 
> I'm assuming you're connecting your phone

It is not a phone.
It is a WiFi Hotspot intended to serve 16 WiFi connected devices.
Specifically it is labeled "Alcatel Linkzone", a "4GLTE Hotspot".
I have selected to keep the WiFi disabled {a menu choice}.
[I consider WiFi to be intrinsically a potential vulnerability.  As a 
senior citizen I'm old fashioned.}


> directly via its USB port to a
> USB port on your computer.  You probably need to make an entry
> in /etc/network/interfaces. Plus, enable "USB tethering" (not wifi) in
> Settings/Network on your phone.  Here's my interfaces entry:
> 
> allow-hotplug usb0
> iface usb0 inet dhcp
> 
> My phone gets recognized as usb0, your's my differ.  Make the
> correction, if needed.

Your description would be consistent with what I see.
When I power up my laptop, I have to leave the Hotspot unplugged until 
the boot process has completed. Otherwise it tries to treat it as a 
memory device.

Can you point me to a more complete description of the process?
TIA



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Installing minimal command line system with netinst.iso Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> - 2022-03-03 21:30 +0100
  Re: Installing minimal command line system with netinst.iso Hans <hans.ullrich@loop.de> - 2022-03-03 22:10 +0100
    Re: Installing minimal command line system with netinst.iso Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> - 2022-03-04 11:20 +0100
  Re: Installing minimal command line system with netinst.iso Patrick Bartek <nemommxiv@gmail.com> - 2022-03-04 00:00 +0100
    Re: Installing minimal command line system with netinst.iso Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> - 2022-03-04 11:40 +0100
  Re: Installing minimal command line system with netinst.iso David Wright <deblis@lionunicorn.co.uk> - 2022-03-08 16:20 +0100

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