Re: CD set / package list
On Wed, Aug 27, 2003 at 02:08:33PM +0200, Michael wrote:
> I have to go to another city to install Linux, at the end of the week. I
> clearly don't want to go without all the packages I'm going to need; but
> I have a slow download, and really don't want to download all the CD
> images if I can help it.
Once your Debian system is installed, it's no problem at all to install
further packages over the net. I do this all the time over a modem link...
Consequently, the "official" advice (and also my personal opinion) is that
unless you *really* have very good reasons to do otherwise, you shouldn't
bother downloading the 3rd and higher CDs; just stick to the first two and
later install any remaining packages over the net.
> I know which packages I need:
>
> I386. Netatalk (Appletalk) VFAT disk access. KDE. Mozilla.
> YAMAHA sound cards, probably YMF-PCI. CUPS+Deskjet 1120c
> driver. CD-Record. Sound-Record, Audacity.
All of this should be on the first 2 CDs, except maybe for netatalk and
audacity (I'm not sure though).
> All the Ethernet adaptors in general, but probably we'll end up with an
> RTL-8039 card, since that's what's most often sold around here. Fact is,
> that hasn't been purchased yet, so I'll want them all.
I think the installer includes most (if not all) of the network card
drivers supported by Linux.
> That's pretty much it, but in general, I'd like a list where I can go to
> find out which CD holds which packages, and which CDs are needed in
> general. Anyone know?
The .jigdo files are actually human-readable files - you can look at them
with "zless" to see a list of packages on the respective CD.
Maybe also have a look at the CD FAQ at <http://www.debian.org/CD/faq/>.
In case you have further questions less related to the CD images and more
to general installation issues, debian-user@lists.debian.org might be a
better place to ask.
Hope this helps,
Richard
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