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diff --git a/en/install-methods/create-floppy.xml b/en/install-methods/create-floppy.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 2610c834f..000000000 --- a/en/install-methods/create-floppy.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,108 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- $Id$ --> - - <sect1 condition="supports-floppy-boot" id="create-floppy"> - <title>Creating Floppies from Disk Images</title> -<para> - -Bootable floppy disks are generally used as a last resort to boot the -installer on hardware that cannot boot from CD or by other means. - -</para><para arch="powerpc"> - -Booting the installer from floppy disk reportedly fails on Mac USB -floppy drives. - -</para><para> - -Disk images are files containing the complete contents of a floppy -disk in <emphasis>raw</emphasis> form. Disk images, such as -<filename>boot.img</filename>, cannot simply be copied to floppy -drives. A special program is used to write the image files to floppy -disk in <emphasis>raw</emphasis> mode. This is required because these -images are raw representations of the disk; it is required to do a -<emphasis>sector copy</emphasis> of the data from the file onto the -floppy. - -</para><para> - -There are different techniques for creating floppies from disk images. -This section describes how to create floppies from disk images on -different platforms. - -</para><para> - -Before you can create the floppies, you will first need to download them -from one of the &debian; mirrors, as explained in -<xref linkend="downloading-files"/>. <phrase arch="i386">If you already -have an installation CD-ROM or DVD, the floppy images may also be included -on the CD/DVD.</phrase> - -</para><para> - -No matter which method you use to create your floppies, you should -remember to flip the write-protect tab on the floppies once you have -written them, to ensure they are not damaged unintentionally. - -</para> - - <sect2><title>Writing Disk Images From a Linux or Unix System</title> -<para> - -To write the floppy disk image files to the floppy disks, you will -probably need root access to the system. Place a good, blank floppy -in the floppy drive. Next, use the command - -<informalexample><screen> -$ dd if=<replaceable>filename</replaceable> of=/dev/fd0 bs=1024 conv=sync ; sync -</screen></informalexample> - -where <replaceable>filename</replaceable> is one of the floppy disk image -files. -<filename>/dev/fd0</filename> is a commonly used name of the floppy -disk device, it may be different on your workstation<phrase arch="sparc"> -(on Solaris, it is <filename>/dev/fd/0</filename>)</phrase>. -The command may return to the -prompt before Unix has finished writing the floppy disk, so look for -the disk-in-use light on the floppy drive and be sure that the light -is out and the disk has stopped revolving before you remove it from -the drive. On some systems, you'll have to run a command to eject the -floppy from the drive <phrase arch="sparc"> (on Solaris, use -<command>eject</command>, see the manual page)</phrase>. - -</para><para> - -Some systems attempt to automatically mount a floppy disk when you -place it in the drive. You might have to disable this feature before -the workstation will allow you to write a floppy in <emphasis>raw -mode</emphasis>. Unfortunately, how to accomplish this will vary -based on your operating system. -<phrase arch="sparc"> -On Solaris, you can work around -volume management to get raw access to the floppy. First, make sure -that the floppy is auto-mounted (using <command>volcheck</command> or -the equivalent command in the file manager). Then use a -<command>dd</command> command of the form given above, just replace -<filename>/dev/fd0</filename> with -<filename>/vol/rdsk/<replaceable>floppy_name</replaceable></filename>, -where <replaceable>floppy_name</replaceable> is the name the floppy -disk was given when it was formatted (unnamed floppies default to the -name <filename>unnamed_floppy</filename>). On other systems, ask your -system administrator. -</phrase> - -</para><para arch="powerpc"> - -If writing a floppy on powerpc Linux, you will need to eject it. The -<command>eject</command> program handles this nicely; you might need -to install it. - -</para> - - </sect2> - -&floppy-i386.xml; <!-- can be used for other arches --> -&floppy-powerpc.xml; - - </sect1> - |