Re: [Devil-linux-develop] booting from network?

[Diego T. <dt...@co...>]

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? :))

> 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?" :)

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