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| From | David Wright <deblis@lionunicorn.co.uk> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | linux.debian.user |
| Subject | Re: Copying installer ISO to USB Flash |
| Date | 2024-09-20 18:00 +0200 |
| Message-ID | <JoOd4-dDSE-13@gated-at.bofh.it> (permalink) |
| References | <JoNh0-dDjC-5@gated-at.bofh.it> |
| Organization | linux.* mail to news gateway |
On Fri 20 Sep 2024 at 09:52:32 (-0500), Richard Owlett wrote:
> Having machines with different constraints I have downloaded DVD1 and
> Netinst ISO's. I have flash drives with obsolete ISO's. For reference
> I have [ https://www.debian.org/CD/faq/#write-usb ] available.
>
> Questions:
> 1. Do the flash drives require any prep?
> [ Gparted gives warning messages on both. ]
(It wouldn't do to say what about, of course.)
No. If you're about to copy onto them, then only a decision that
want to trash their current contents.
Your preparation might include removing other plugins to reduce the
ambiguity of /dev/sdX.
> 2. I've casually followed recent discussion on appropriate dd options.
> What was the conclusion?
> What was the subject line {i have local copies}?
It contained "amd64-netinst.iso. That should add to your reading
this weekend :)
(How do you search your local copies?)
Conclusion: old school — dd, new school — cp.
> 3. Not having done a "from scratch" install recently, is there something
> I haven't thought to ask?
Doubtless you'll think of something after the weekend.
Cheers,
David.
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Copying installer ISO to USB Flash Richard Owlett <rowlett@access.net> - 2024-09-20 17:00 +0200
Re: Copying installer ISO to USB Flash David Wright <deblis@lionunicorn.co.uk> - 2024-09-20 18:00 +0200
Re: Copying installer ISO to USB Flash Richard Owlett <rowlett@access.net> - 2024-09-21 14:20 +0200
Re: Copying installer ISO to USB Flash Bret Busby <bret@busby.net> - 2024-09-20 20:00 +0200
Re: Copying installer ISO to USB Flash Richard Owlett <rowlett@access.net> - 2024-09-21 14:30 +0200
Re: Copying installer ISO to USB Flash Joe <joe@jretrading.com> - 2024-09-20 21:30 +0200
Re: Copying installer ISO to USB Flash David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com> - 2024-09-21 02:40 +0200
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