[Leaplist] Install Question

[Aaron Morrison]

The linux-image-2.6 images are meta-packages that actually get the  
latest package for you.  And you probably know (or can guess) what the  
486 and 686 versions are for (hint:  pick the 686 unless you have a  
processer that's older than a Pentium Pro)

--am


On 26 Feb 2008, at 16:11, Bruce Metcalf wrote:

> Got a question I haven't been able to google an answer to:
>
> When installing Debian 4.2 (among others), I am presented with a  
> screen titled "Install the base system". I am then given four choices:
>
> linux-image-2.6.18-5-686
> linux-image-2.6.18-5-486
> linux-image-2.6-686
> linux-image-2.6-486
>
> I have not been able to discover what the difference between these  
> four options is, nor how to decide which is most appropriate for any  
> given machine.
>
> Any clues on this will be very much appreciated.
>
> Bruce
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