Re: Query

From: Paul E Condon (pecondon_at_peakpeak.com)
Date: 11/30/03

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    Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 20:11:56 -0700
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    On Sat, Nov 29, 2003 at 05:25:37PM -0800, dhiraj kiran wrote:
    > Hello,
    > I have a query pertaining to Debian Linux
    > installation.
    > For the complete installation of Debian Linux(on line
    > installation), is it a must that I have a LAN internet
    > connection? The installation manual clearly indicates
    > that the essential prerequisite for installation is
    > having a network card. Can I do the installation
    > through a dialup connection, since I do not have an
    > ethernet(n/w) card and mine is a standalone PC?
    >
    > Dhiraj
    >

    I have done the installation over a dial-up connection
    several times. Yes, it is possible, but it takes a few tens
    of hours at 56kB. If your telephone is billed by the
    minute, you may not wish to pay the money. But, yes, it
    can be done.

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