Re: Debian Small CD install "netinst.iso"
On Sun 07 Oct 2012 at 19:02:29 -0400, Wally Lepore wrote:
> >On Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 4:48 PM, Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk> wrote:
> >
> > You do not run it, you unzip it. The contents of the zip file then get
> > unpacked.
>
> Yes I understand how to extract files. Sorry, I meant to say:
> After downloading the zip file, do I unpack it to a folder on the USB drive?
>
> I just extracted all the files from the firmware zip file 'as a test'
> to see the contents and noticed all the files are .deb files. Ok I
> understand now. I thought the firmware zip file contained an iso image
> or something that needed to be burned to the USB drive. Sorry for the
> confusion.
Just copy the extracted .deb files to the USB drive. Or put the firmware
zip file on the drive and extract them there. There is no ned to put
them in a folder on the drive
> > No. The unpacked files are used by the installer (your netinst,iso) if
> > they are required. It will tell you if you need to provide firmware.
>
> Ok, therefore both the netinst cd installer and the USB stick have to
> be in the computer at boot up? or if the installer asks for the
> firmware I simply plug in the USB drive that contains the firmware
> files?
The USB stick does not have to be in computer at boot time. Take the
second option.
> >If you haven't, do it immediately after reading this mail. Remove
> > the drive you have Windows on if you must. Read the installer Guide, stop
> > agonising and get stuck in. You may make mistakes, but so what. It's
> > only an operating system you are installing, not a procedure to replace a
> > defective heart. You can always start all over again.
>
> Ok got it! But just to clarify. The reason I was holding back is
> because it was suggested that I run the LiveCD first and see if Debian
> has any issues with my hardware etc.
The firmware .debs should accomodate just about all the common hardware
a user would meet.
> So what you are recommending is forget the LiveCD and just boot up the
> installer and begin the install process to my hard drive?
That would be my recommendation. If you do not get a move on Wheezy will
have been released. :)
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