[Leaplist] Loading Debian

[Hank Lambert]

I agree with both Fred and Raymond, learn the basics before trying 
customized installs. Shortly after I installed Debian the first time, as 
a newbie, I re-compiled the kernel. I'm not quite sure what I did, but 
the system did continue to run afterwards. Point is, it was useless as a 
training move because I still didn't know the basics, and I definitely 
don't know what I did.

While Debian might not be as easy to install as others, I don't find it 
difficult. If you use the Net Install (the only install I do unless I am 
without Internet) and follow the default suggestions for the things you 
don't understand, I believe you will have a successful installation. And 
afterwards, you will end up with a very stable distribution. One 
question though; are you planning on doing this install as a dual boot 
with an existing XP installation?

Hank Lambert
KB4MTO
Certified Geek


Mr. Brunkow wrote:
> Fred Moore wrote:
>> Ram K. Singh wrote:
>>   
>>> Mark,
>>>
>>> I went to the link you placed in your letter and returned without ever
>>> having received a solution.
>>>
>>> My challenge is this,
>>>
>>> I have a brand new system with about 80 GB of disk space of which I
>>> have used 10 GB for Microsoft Windows XP as a safety net. The rest of
>>> 70 GB id free and clear for installation of Debian so I can learn Linux.
>>>
>>> I want to provide enough disk space to root so in the future I do not
>>> have to make some radical changes. My system is privately used home
>>> system so I do not expect my home directory to grow as large to
>>> require more than 25 GB. I have two latest DVD full of Debian
>>> software. If you can,lease guide me  to install and commission my
>>> system  please.
>>>
>>> Ram
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>> I think you stated you want to learn linux..  my suggestion is just take
>> the default and install everything in one partition.  As you go along
>> and learn more you will most likely do several installs.  Then make the
>> changes..  By then you will have figured it out..  FWIW.. Fred
>>
>>   
> beat me to it.  to start with do the easy install and allow Debian to 
> do the partitions for you.  follow that link i provided earlier as it 
> is a basic install even if it is a tad out of date.
>
> FYI, debian is one of the harder distros to start with.  you might 
> want to try FC or SuSe to start with as they have very clean GUI 
> installers much like Windows and might be easier to get installed for 
> the first time.
>
> -- 
> Raymond L. Brunkow
> 5th Degree Black Belt
> Chief Instructor and Owner
> Sun State Martial Arts
> (407) 786-2525
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