Installation without CD Burning

Aaron Johnson ajohnson at terrasoftsolutions.com
Mon Nov 19 13:07:48 MST 2007


Paulo J. Matos wrote:
> On 14/11/2007, Derick Centeno <aguilarojo at verizon.net> wrote:
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>> Hi Paulo:
>>
>> The problem is a matter of transmission throughput which is an
>> unwieldy way of saying that your network may not be fast enough to
>> pass nearly 3+G of data.  Currently the DVD comprising YDL 5 holds 3
>> +G.  You can calculate what it would mean to try to download that
>> through a normal land or phone line via a modem at 56K/s.
>> Mathematics aside your query implies a need for a network install,
>> the best way to arrange that is through TSS directly and they will
>> discuss what may be done.  They do review the traffic on these lists,
>> but if you want this clarified quickly it's best if you communicate
>> with them first.
>>
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>
> Hello,
>
> I'm in a university hall so I have a very very fast connection. That
> would not be the issue. Anyway, you talk about DVD: I don't think I
> have a DVD burner nearby (a CD burner is certainly easier to get), can
> I use CDs at least to install it?
>
> It's very hard (at least for me it is, compared to other linux
> distros), to find a way to download the ISOs. Do you have the url
> handy to send it to me please?
>
>   
>> I'm not sure when the next version of YDL will be released but that
>> will not address the central issue of the fundamental limitations
>> your query raised.
>>
>>     
>
> I would think it would be quite straightforward. It seems it is not,
> so I'll just leave it for some other time when I have more spare time
> to pursue this question. Right now I'll then probably just try to some
> blank CDs and a CD recorder.
>
>   
>> Good Luck...
>>
>>     
>
> Thanks!
>
>   
>> On Nov 13, 2007, at 4:47 PM, Paulo J. Matos wrote:
>>
>>     
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> Is there a way to install YDL in my PS3 without burning a CD? Either
>>> through a USB pen or through the network?
>>>
>>> Will there be any YDL version anytime soon? Is it better to wait up
>>> for it or I can install YDL and update it afterwards?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>       
Unfortently at this time we only support DVD install on the PS3 for YDL 5

Aaron


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