Re: Non-network install

[Gustav Schaffter <gustav schaffter com>]

Mark,

If you are able to connect the machines to each other through a local
network (maybe with no more than those 9 machines) then you may install
the other eight machines via ftp from the ninth. 

I do that at home. That way I can get by with one single CD-ROM unit for
all my machines. :-)

Gustav


"Mark A. Zottola" wrote:
> 
> I have an issue which I hope this group can help me with.
> 
> I am working with a high school in the area who wants to build a Beowulf
> cluster, the technical issues of which I am more than ready to handle.
> However, the cluster is to be built on 9 donated P90 machines, 8 of
> which have 16 MB RAM, 540 MB disk space and NO CD-ROM. The ninth has 32
> MB memory, a CD-ROM and a full RH6.0 install (I will prune it later).
> 
> Anyway, my question is, what is the best way to install LINUX on these 8
> remaining machines? I could clone drives, but I am left with the problem
> of getting lilo installed. As these computers will be linux only - do I
> need lilo?
> 
> I also do not think the school has an accessible link to the internet -
> hence some sort of network install is out of the question. I hope this
> is clear and I truly welcome any help suggestions from this group.
> 
> Regards,
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