4.4 got smaller size?

why is it on the ftp site that it has only 1 .iso file, unlike the 4.5 or 4.6, they have 5 .iso files. Is 4.4 has the same functionality with other versions after installation or it lacks some features because of its low size property. cuz im planning to install 4.4 to save CD, cuz if i burn it after D-L-ing, it's only 1 CD. thanks again

First off, nobody on earth is supposed to install via ISO files because they are real craps. Instead, choose FTP Install at all time as it's the most recommended way for everyone.

>> cuz im planning to install 4.4

Just don't, always choose the latest version when available. If you are merely a destkop user, it's urged that you install 4.6 then any of its former versions.
There is a huge change since 4.6 because it no longer uses XF86 3.3.6 version in the base system.

>> cuz if i burn it after D-L-ing, it's only 1 CD

If you install via FTP it's only around 200mb something with full src minus X. Most of the craps in the iso files are precompiled binaries, so-called packages (I considered them craps).

What you should do now is to grab the floppy images and preform an FTP install, do not download additional craps, as simple as that.

hey, one thing, u said don't dual boot Freebsd, get another HD right? if i dnt dual boot it, how can i make an ftp install if it's new HD, no files there(OS), how can it be? thanks for the patience...

>>it's new HD, no files there(OS), how can it be?
That is why they have those boot floppies available.

is that boot disk files included on the DL site for freebsd? thanks

On the front page it says:

Easy to install
FreeBSD can be installed from a variety of media including CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, floppy disk, magnetic tape, an MS-DOS partition, or if you have a network connection, you can install it directly over anonymous FTP or NFS. All you need is a pair of blank, 1.44MB floppies and these directions.

If you follow that link, you will find the manual which will answer almost all of your questions. You will also find a link to ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/r...LEASE/floppies/ where you can download those floppies. And you will probably also need rawrite to get those files onto a floppy from Windows...

//NoXcuz

i have an old HD(512 MB), which have previous copy of winNT, can that bootdisk format that HD, or i have to reformat that HD..

and also, in the ftp site for floppy, do i have to just download it and copy into floppies or some format thing to do to run that floppies... thanks....

Is 512mb hdd all you got for freebsd? Then forget it. Also, read installation part of the manual it all explains very nice what to do with floppies.

>> can that bootdisk format that HD, or i have to reformat that HD

Just go www.ontrack.com and grab their world best disk manager and low-format your NT disk.

>> do i have to just download it and copy into floppies

As NoXcuz mentioned, you need to grab rawrite.exe. I haven't say RTFM for many years but I'll have to say it to you now: "GO RTFM" or just don't use FreeBSD, you don't qualify to use it.

OK, sorry for so many questions, i thought this is a forum and i feel free to ask one, but if it's offending, sorry again...

Everyone is more than welcome to ask questions. The problem is, whether your questions get a reply is in high doubt. This usually happens when you ask something that's way too basic and can easily RTFM'able repeatedly.
Yes, you can ask and we can answer. With such learning attitude you just don't qualify to use FreeBSD.
Yes, you may try to use it, but I bet you'll be quitting in a day or two.

Hucker,

Obviously you are just learning, especially since you posted that "which is easiest to learn" thread. You'll find that you will learn more by searching forums and reading manuals, howtos, etc than lazily posting every last question on a forum where some people have forgotten that they were once newbies, and now view themselves as all powerful BSD gods (or should I say daemons?)...anyway, my point is that you should try your hardest to figure the problem out yourself. The first step is to do what any rational person would -- consult the manual, for lack of a better term.

Likewise, I don't think the lashing out at a newbie is going to help him become a proficient user of whatever it is they are doing (BSD or what ever). Sure, they ask seeming dumb questions, but they'll come around. If they become a pest, and obviously show no interest in taking it upon themselves to learn, then more power to the people who "rtfm" them.

The moral of the story is that unless you have spent several sleepless nights trying in vain to figure something out, you need to hold off on extremely newbie questions. People that "rtfm" will always be there, so if the question seems as ignorant as calling up the head of a mechanics shop just to ask them how to adjust your seat or where the gas goes, then do a search on google or the bsd manual first.

Resources:
www.google.com/freebsd
www.greasydaemon.net
www.freebsd.net (duf)
www.bsdforums.net

Brett

thanks for understanding... i really appreciate ur post estrabd!..