On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 12:20 PM, jeffry s <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> i am not very sure this one can be done. > > i have a old computer at home without hardisk. it is quite old computer > and only support 2GB hardisk > since 2GB hardisk is quite rare this day. I am planning to install debian > into the 2GB pendrive (i know this one can be done). > > But the computer is quite old. No USB support not to mention BOOT FROM > USB feature. > i want to attach the kingston pendrive to the motherboard IDE using > USB-to-IDE cable. > > will this kind of hardware configuration supported by debian? > Hey, I have seen IDE to USB adapters but not the reverse so I'm not sure how debian would handle it. I imagine a USB to IDE adapter would not be cheap as it would have to have some sort of logic to convert between the two protocols. What should work though is a (much simpler) CF to IDE adapter. You can find them for a few dollars either locally or on ebay because a Compact Flash card uses ATA natively and hence only requires a simple pin converter. Then you just need to get a CF card and read through some docs regarding installing on flash media and extending the life expectancy. cheers, Owen.
