Arch Linux

The Orange Peanut

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Registered: 2008-01-06

Posts: 152

How to install Arch without another PC?

Here is the deal.  I have my HDD's set up so that all of my program independent data (music, movies, pictures, source code to programming projects, etc) is on an external HDD.  I am dual booting off my internal HDD with Mint on one partition and Windows on the other (I need it for school; I'm taking a class that teaches Visio and Microsoft Expressions).  I do this so I can nuke the linux partition anytime I want and install other distro's without having to backup any data.

Now, last time I installed Arch I was at my parents house with my desktop and my old desktop.  I was following the beginner's guide on the old destkop and installing Arch on my desktop.  Now, I'd like to format my Mint partition and install Arch, but if I am installing Arch then obviously I can't access a browser to read directions to install Arch. 

What's the solution?  Does either of the Arch ISO ship with Links or other terminal based browser?  What can I do to remedy this situation?

jacko

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Registered: 2007-11-23

Posts: 840

Re: How to install Arch without another PC?

the arch install CD has a links. at least it should, last I knew.

ProzacR

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Registered: 2007-04-29

Posts: 272

Re: How to install Arch without another PC?

It simple after you install ArchLinux base system just do:
pacman -Syu
pacman -S lynx
Then:
lynx
and g-> www.archlinux.org

Last edited by ProzacR (2008-01-18 15:22:40)

zenlord

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From: Belgium

Registered: 2006-05-24

Posts: 1,221

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Re: How to install Arch without another PC?

It simple after you install ArchLinux base system just do:
pacman -Syu
pacman -S lynx
Then:
lynx
and g-> www.archlinux.org

I guess he can also do a
# pacman -Syu
# pacman -S hwd gnome firefox
and wait 20 minutes and then do
# hwd -x
# adduser
# /etc/rc.d/gdm start
login and browse to the Archlinux wiki

Zl.
PS: it might be a good idea to print the beginners guide

Last edited by zenlord (2008-01-18 15:39:44)

Bestiapeluda

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From: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Registered: 2007-10-16

Posts: 181

Re: How to install Arch without another PC?

Well i would install lynx or links and read it there.
And i wouldnt rush to install anything without reading the beginners guide.
You will learn a lot.

Zer0

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From: Windsor, ON, Canada

Registered: 2006-08-25

Posts: 299

Re: How to install Arch without another PC?

Install elinks or the very kick ass text browser w3m.
I'm pretty sure the beginners guide is kicking around on the ISO somewhere but it's been a long time since I've checked.