On Thu, 3 Mar 2022 14:24:29 -0600 Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote:
> I have limited internet connectivity. > I have read over the years that installing a *MINIMAL* command line > system from netinst.iso [without internet is possible]. > The intent to add pieces later assumed. > Is this process described somewhere? > > I've got a system that appears to have a very minimal shell running. > My potential internet connection is a USB connected hotspot from > T-Mobile. On a typical GUI installed Debian it runs fine. > > My minimal system doesn't recognize it. > What might be the missing software? > > Any suggestions? > My effective data cap at the moment is ~1 GB/month. > Among my goals is installer for those with _*minimal*_ resources. I'm assuming you're connecting your phone directly via its USB port to a USB port on your computer. You probably need to make an entry in /etc/network/interfaces. Plus, enable "USB tethering" (not wifi) in Settings/Network on your phone. Here's my interfaces entry: allow-hotplug usb0 iface usb0 inet dhcp My phone gets recognized as usb0, your's my differ. Make the correction, if needed. B iface usb0 inet dhcp
