FC4 --> FC5T3. Via nfs from dvd iso. Howto bootstrap install.

[Jim Cornette]

Nat Gross wrote:
> Basic question, folks.
> Machines A and B, both FC4.
> A is the one I want to upgrade to FC5.
> B has the dvd iso image in /nfs and is exported. (checksum ok.)

Setup either an ext3 (not from an LVM) or a vfat partition on Computer B 
which does not need to be mounted during the upgrade. Copy the DVD image 
from Computer A over to computer B. Remember the partition designation 
and directory where you transferred the DVD to. Burn a copy of the 
boot.iso to a CDROM. Boot from the boot image and select install from CD.

I believe the above is close but not 100% reliable for a how-to. It 
sounds like it would be easier to burn the DVD and install from the DVD 
itself.

> A currently has B:/nfs mounted in /mnt/B.
> A can currently browse the iso ok.


I'm confused to the B: reference. Are you using FC4 or MS systems for 
the mounts?

> 
> Question: How do I get the show on the road.

Burn a DVD or read how to install Fedora from an ISO image transferred 
to disk.

Going to the below link and signing up for fedora-test list might get 
you FC5 test specific information.
https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-test-list
> 
> Thanks;
> -nat
> 

Sorry not more specific.
Jim