Re: Pre-install Setup Questions

 

On Friday, May 15, 2026 at 08:06:16 PM PDT, David Christensen <[email protected]> wrote:

>> On 5/15/26 10:55, John Gaskill wrote:
>>
>> Question 1:   Can the dvd1 iso be copied to a USB thumb drive and used to boot he install from a UEFI BIOS?
>>

> David Chirstensen replied in part:
>
> While some FOSS OS installer ISO files can be burned to a USB flash
> drive and booted directly, I do not believe FreeBSD is one of them.  You
> would probably need a tool to accomplish this -- perhaps Rufus?
>
> The simple answer is to download and burn the FreeBSD installer memstick
> image file.


I tried that first, and it requires an Internet connection in order to conclude.

I do not want to connect this box the the Internet until after it is completely
setup, tested and secured to the degree I need it secured.

Rufus says it can transfer the image to a memory stick, but I am unsure
what the result might be.

It might be better and easier if FreeBSD created and added a download
image of the dvd1.iso with its own unique SHA256. With the availabilty
of inexpensive, high capacity USB memory sticks widespread, such an
option would be easier, cheaper and more secure for everyone.

Just a suggestion.