On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 11:53 PM, Ray Rashif <schiv@archlinux.org> wrote:
I refer to this: http://mailman.archlinux.org/pipermail/arch-general/2010-June/014388.html
Other (desktop) distributions can skip wvdial on their installers because they have (1) a desktop environment by default and as such (2) some sort of GUI network management front-end that can handle most types of connections, including mobile broadband [1]. However, we are leaving out those users.
is there a way to offer "support packs" so to speak? for instance, we could have the base image, then a series of optional images that would provide more options for those that need it. rather than always adding to [core], the packs would be in a repo called, say, [install]. note: this question not because of or in spite of your need in particular; just trying to see if there is a generic way we can handle the more exotic requirements of installation (a one time thing*), vs. the requirements once the system is running. installation is expected to handle everything from everybody, yet only some fraction is needed for any single install. something like: # dd if=base.img of=/dev/usb # dd if=dial.img of=/dev/usb seek=<XYZ> is that possible (probably not that simple tho im guessing :-)? i would also expect that many people are able to using cheap 1-8GB flash drive nowadays anyway, maybe we should consider some options for those that don't burn discs (when will we ever drop CDs? i never liked them from day 1)... seriously, i just got a 8GB for $12 the other day... maybe we should do a survey or something. C Anthony