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From: criswell@uiuc.edu (criswell)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.netbsd.misc
Subject: Sparc NetBSD Installation
Date: 23 Oct 1996 04:58:58 GMT
Organization: National Center for Super Aardvarks (NCSA)
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I just finished reading the Sparc NetBSD Installation instructions.  I
think I understand everything, but there's one part I don't understand.

Apparently, I can install NetBSD by first formatting and partitioning
the disk that I want to install it on.  Then, I can put the "mini-root"
partition onto an empty disk partition, and boot the mini-root, which
will then allow me to run the install script.

My question is, where do I put the other NetBSD distribution files, and
how do I tell the install script where they are?  My access to machines
for installation is limited, so I'd like to get the instructions as
clear as I can before I plunge in.  I couldn't find this information in
the Sparc Installation instructions.

Thanks in advance.

-- John T.

John T. Criswell                 criswell@uiuc.edu
Argus Systems Group Intern