IDE-Zip-Install HOWTO

Jack D. Edwards, edwardsj1@flynn.zork.net

This document is intended to help people who have an IDE Zip Drive, and would like to have either a portable or backup Linux system on a Zip disk.

1. Introduction

• 1.1 Copyright Information
• 1.2 References

2. Getting started

• 2.1 Making the kernel
• 2.2 Making the disk images
• 2.3 Making the boot floppy

3. Debian Installation

• 3.1 Format the Zip Disk
• 3.2 Install the base system on the Zip disk
• 3.3 Complete the Installation

4. Endmatter

• 4.1 Wishlist
• 4.2 GNU Free Documentation License