frisco
August 29th, 2002, 17:13
http://www.blackant.net/other/docs/howto-full-system-ram.php
How To Boot From CD W/ No Human Interaction And Have A System Run Solely In RAM
includes a link to an iso image that will do the following:
boot from cd, install OS into RAM,eject cd, continue normal boot up (i.e. running /etc/rc), configure first found ethernet device via dhcp, runs standard apps plus httpd.
The image is 26mb, which means it can fit onto those nifty credit-card size cd's.
I've tried it out in VMware, on a Dell, and on my homebrew machine. It requires at least 128mbram and ability to boot from cd. It doesn't touch your HD.
If you're feeling adventurous and have a machine that meets those specs that you can pull out for a moment, please give the iso image a try (or follow instructions and make your own).
How To Boot From CD W/ No Human Interaction And Have A System Run Solely In RAM
includes a link to an iso image that will do the following:
boot from cd, install OS into RAM,eject cd, continue normal boot up (i.e. running /etc/rc), configure first found ethernet device via dhcp, runs standard apps plus httpd.
The image is 26mb, which means it can fit onto those nifty credit-card size cd's.
I've tried it out in VMware, on a Dell, and on my homebrew machine. It requires at least 128mbram and ability to boot from cd. It doesn't touch your HD.
If you're feeling adventurous and have a machine that meets those specs that you can pull out for a moment, please give the iso image a try (or follow instructions and make your own).