Some one have an idea (USBKey + PfSense)

sniffer

Hi all, im new in Open source world.

I have an old box in the closet, this box does'nt have a CDrom or Floppy disk.
What i want to do, is install PFSense with my USBKey.

Its possible to install a thing like LiLo on my key and select what OS i want to install?

examples;

Lilo

Pfsense.0.94 Install –--Link with the extract boot iso image on Usb key
FreeBsd6.0 Install ---- Link with the extract boot iso image on Usb key
OpenBSd Install ---- Link with the extract boot iso image on Usb key

some one know if its possible?
Thanks

hoba

Yes, this is doable. You might want to look at the image Bao of HACOM did: http://www.mail-archive.com/support@pfsense.com/msg02015.html
He did an image that boots pfSense or IPCOP from the same drive using grub.

sniffer

Oh thanks Hoba!

You are my favorite Helper, you have always the Answer!

Thanks you so much!

hoba

Thank you :D

Btw, if this is a really old box check if it supports booting from USB at all before you put too much effort in creating the partitions.

sniffer

In reality, it's not an old box, Its an "old" HP DL-380 G4 (about 1 year of life)…
I see on the BIOS and they support boot by the usb port.

thanks again