[Refthoom]

Hello, like the rest, just introducing myself here.

I'm from Holland, married, 3 kids (and ever so tired from that ).

I've been dabbling with PC's for almost 20 years now and have a good deal of hardware knowledge. I tried programming but that didn't go beyond basic (remember that?) and some scripting in js/vbs/asp.

I've been around in other fora for other topics. I'm sure it's as good here as it was elsewhere.

Because I work in a PC shop I have -and have had in the past- access to plenty hardware and software, so my knowledge is wide but not very deep. Although I always like to try out stuff and experiment etc.

I come here to hopefully learn to make an unattended setup CD that I can use in my job. In return I may be able to provide drivers since we sell hardware that is usually accompanied by a driver CD (duh).

Cheers,
Refthoom.

[prathapml]

Hello refthoom,
Welcome to MSFN.

Links to important guides (please read these carefully before asking questions):
The Official Unattended Windows XP CD-guide
Windows Multi-Boot DVD guide

[buletov]

Refthoom, you could be of a great help to Bâshrat the Sneaky in testing his driver packs...in your spare time, ofcourse...

[Famer]

welcome enjoy your time here

[Refthoom]

@prathapml: Tx. I've been reading up on those yesterday evening. And most of the other members' pages. And some threads here. Boy, some of'm go on just for ever... I've also been reading up on M$ Resource regarding this.

@buletov: Tx. I've been reading his stuff as well. Even dl'd his packages, but at this point I'm not quite sure what to do with it . What I realy missed in it is a small text file that describes the different versions of each driver. That could also help with keeping a package up to date. I'll post a message or send him a pm and ask him how I can be of help.

@Famer: Tx. U2.


Off topic: Can any1 point me to a place where there is a beginning-end description of the installation time line that I see mentioned many times, with the actions and the answer/setup files that are used? (or a thread where I can ask this n00b question)
What I'm looking for is something like:
t1 - textmode setup
= initialisation of system, copying files, ...?
= uses setup.inf for initial info (??)
t19 - ???
= first login???
= PnP detection ??? (I have no idea )
= uses winnt.sif for settings

This would greatly help me in understanding the whole process.

TIA.

[prathapml]

Sorry to say this... but....
the guide, THE GUIDE, THE GUIDE......
It was right there.

http://unattended.ms...xp/timeline.htm

[Refthoom]

prathapml, on Sep 28 2004, 05:58 AM, said:

Sorry to say this...  but....
the guide, THE GUIDE, THE GUIDE......
It was right there.

http://unattended.ms...xp/timeline.htm

.... ...

Well, missed that obviously. Sorry.

Added to my favorites...

Tx.

[Mr. Spock]

LOL A other dutchman who have found this great forum.
Also busy with a unattend CD, and indeed if you search thru the forum you find so many things that it's hard not to start to drewl and get lost.

Welkom