Re: Redesign of cdimage website
On 16 Nov 2001, Philip Hands wrote:
> It should definitely be the first option.
>
> IMO it should be given a status that makes the other options look
> almost insignificant.
>
> There would seem to be a deep seated myth among Debian newbies, that
> they need a CD to install it. That's fine for those that really do
> need a CD, but for many it would be better to either get the floppies,
> or get a small bootstrap CD with just the base system on it, and then
> do a network install.
>
CDs are a main entry point into Debian. People understand installation
CDs and they provide a known starting point for a first installation.
They also have the advantage of being reusable after a disaster with an
early attempt to make an installation.
Often the first installation is made on a spare machine without network
facilities by someone who has had limited experience of any form of
GNU/Linux. Once they are happy with what Debian can do, then they will
make an installation on their main machine, using the CD set.
My experience as a CD vendor has shown me that people will buy a Debian CD
set and seldom buy another as they have learnt how to use a network for
their upgrades.
IMHO, newbies should be encouraged to use CDs, either as downloadable
images or physical CDs.
Phil.
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