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 Can I could use an IDE HDD in an external USB case for the install instead of a thumb drive?:: will be tested by tink_ soon  Can I could use an IDE HDD in an external USB case for the install instead of a thumb drive?:: will be tested by tink_ soon. ''Engywuck'': external CDROM was tested by me and is non-working. USB stick formatted as HDD (with partitions) works, but you have to press ESC at bootup and manually select the stick (tested with grml distribution).
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 do i need the EFI partition or is it safe to delete?:: deeeeelete  do i need the EFI partition or is it safe to delete?:: It's safe to delete that, debian won't need it.

FixMe: got any FAQs to add? we need some. :)

Can I could use an IDE HDD in an external USB case for the install instead of a thumb drive?

will be tested by tink_ soon. Engywuck: external CDROM was tested by me and is non-working. USB stick formatted as HDD (with partitions) works, but you have to press ESC at bootup and manually select the stick (tested with grml distribution).

do i need the EFI partition or is it safe to delete?
It's safe to delete that, debian won't need it.