Some one have an idea (USBKey + PfSense)

sniffer · Nov 29, 2005, 5:37 PM

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 · Nov 29, 2005, 11:24 PM

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 · Nov 30, 2005, 2:00 PM

Oh thanks Hoba!

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

Thanks you so much!

hoba · Nov 30, 2005, 2:04 PM

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 · Dec 1, 2005, 3:04 PM

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