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Author: David Bell
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Subject: Re: Thanks, guys! Was: [Re: [Hampshire] problems with /etc/network/interfaces onDebian Etch box]
hantslug@??? wrote:
> I have never had a problem before. But then, most Distro installs (including
> of other Deb based Distros) allow me say that I want static IP at the time of
> installation (although the default is DHCP). Etch doesn't. It imposes DHCP.
> I hate to say it, John, but I see that as a remaining weakness in the
> installer.

Debian Etch does let you select a static IP during installation - I use
it all the time.

Cheers,

David



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