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Duane Ellis wrote:
[snip]
>         The solution I have always found that always works is=20
>         to supply either a CD image with all the files on it
>         or host the data on a local internal mirror server.
[snip]

This plus changing the file setup.ini by setting "category: Base" to all the
extra packages you need installed will allow your users to use setup.exe, d=
on't
select anything (is already selected) just finish the installation.

You do need your own repository or CD to avoid unexpected version changes.

Just an idea, I haven't tested it.
--=20
Ren=E9 Berber


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