FreeBSD 7.4 packages from installer

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Azerbaijan

Hi everybody, I have recently begun to learn FreeBSD. I have installed FreeBSD 7.4. I want to install what else package but there is a message "This is disc #1, package "whatelse package" is on disc #2. Would you like to switch discs now?" Then I press yes there is a message "Please remove disc #1 from your device and add disc #2". What do I have to do to install package? Thanks
 
Why are you using FreeBSD 7.4 it is no longer supported. You should try a newer version of FreeBSD. The error means it wants cd #2. You should download the 2nd cd or install the software you want after you install the OS.
 
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You have to do exactly as it says. FreeBSD 7.4-RELEASE (old as it is) comes on three discs. When the computer asks for disc 2, then perhaps inserting disc 2 is a good idea.
 
FreeBSD 7.4 became unsupported on February 28, 2013. Install at least FreeBSD 8.3. If you have a reason to stick to FreeBSD 7.4, what is it?
 
Packages are not included in the CD-ROM anymore. Since 8.x (IIRC) only the DVD includes packages. However due to a recent security issue, most packages didn't make it for 9.1-RELEASE.

In any case, -RELEASE packages are by now mostly out-of-date, so your best option is to
  • Get either FreeBSD-9.1-RELEASE-*-disc1 or 9.1-RELEASE-*-memstick;
  • Install -STABLE packages through the Internet.
 
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