On 03/22/2004 12:21:17 PM Diego Torres wrote:
>On Mon, Mar 22, 2004 at 08:47:44AM -0500, Heiko Zuerker wrote:
>
>> Mounting the ISO file over a network? That should be quite
>interesting....
>> This would also require some major changes to our init system, i.e.
>you
>> would need network support in the initrd.
>
>yes, i'd need a couple of networ drivers there... (i was thinking,
>booting from a wireless pcmcia card is too much, right? :))
It's doable, but I think you will have a lot of problems using the remotely
mounted ISO.
The slightest network problem and BANG.
>> I think it would be better to use a CF card or USB stick and
>implement a
>> remote update (parts are already existing).
>
>yeah, but usb sticks have to remain inserted on the router box.. and i
>don't want to imagine about the people that unplugs them asking "what
>is this shiny little thing?" :)
Glue it.
Heiko
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