Re: installing IPCop as dual-boot (was: Re: [IPCop-user] disk with bad blocks (and installing IPCop as dual-boot))

[h.pieters <h.p...@ap...>]

.. snap...
> >is it possible to install ipcop remote ?
> >(for instance to copy an install programm to the existing ipcop and
> >install it further over the green network ) ??
>
> As far as i know: No.
>
> One problem is, that IPcop allocates the entire disk.
> But i would hesitate to "swap" a life system without a
> fallback.
> I would do that only if i have an "rescue system" to boot.


> Another problem would be:
> You must have the entire upgrade "automated", as
> you would not have no chance to enter any values.
>
>
> Rainer---<=====>                         Vertraulich

I understand.. BUT.... :)
how do YOU upgrade from Ipcop v1.3 to Ipcop v2.4 ??
I presume that you take your ipcop from his dark cellar, make an backup
diskette for your 'personal settngs'
Get your Ipcop box in the daylight, connect a spare monitor and keyboard
and install from a fresh branded Cdrom the new version.... hereby the
new version ... allocates the entire disk....
You are right in the fact that you have to give an green IP address
during insatllation... thats the problem...
All other settings can be applied by remote connecting via Putty ....

I am just a lazy person who would avoid stumbling the stairs to and from
the cellar to upgrade all the ipcops :)
(27 as by today)

but thanx for your answer !!

hub