Creating CD's

[dpalme]

I have downloaded the iso images and have been trying to create a bootable cd using roxio on my dell laptop but so far have been failing to create a bootable cd.

Any suggestions?

[SirDice]

You don't need to make it bootable. They already are. Just burn the iso. Or try powerISO if Roxio doesn't seem to work.

[Sylhouette]

You must not create a data disk but use burn image, if it is called that way in Roxio.

look here http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm to get an idea, i do not know if this page is current but there are a lot of examples of different programs to burn a .iso image

regards,
Johan Hendriks

[dpalme]

That did the trick....now if I only would not have screwed up and forgot to configure a boot sector it would have worked.....as it stands, right now it just loads to grub.....oh well live and learn.

[CaliforniaGuy]

I tried the same thing (with Nero) but the ISO will not install. At the moment I have FreeBSD 4.9 installed. Is there a way I can somehow jump to 7.0 from here (maybe via FTP)?

[rocketman]

I tried the same thing (with Nero) but the ISO will not install. At the moment I have FreeBSD 4.9 installed. Is there a way I can somehow jump to 7.0 from here (maybe via FTP)?

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I don't think so and don't recommend it. You will learn a lot about what you had running on your 4.9 system if your not meticulous. IMHO- Wait for 7.1-RELEASE. During this time try to document what's running on your system now. Backup your system so that you can restore it from bare metal. Bare metal means you have a working PC that does not boot.

Or you could cheat, something I have done. Buy a new disc drive and install you new system. If you get into trouble mount your other drive read-only and use it as a hot backup (in addition to your real backup). -IMHO

Your mileage may vary.