Re: module configuration
What special hardware do you have ?
Typically, you don't need any extra modules. Standard hard
drives, and mice , and CD's don't need any modules. The video drivers are
installed later (well not really 'intalled') with X
A network card will need a module.
ps/2 mouse needs a module. Serial mice , no.
You can install the system and add new modules, or compile a
custom kernel (recommended) later.
On Wed, 25 Feb 1998, Daniel L. Grindstaff wrote:
> Hi
>
> I am installing Debian from the Boot disc number 15. I am following the
> installation instructions from the Boot magazine and am stuck at
> selecting the correct modules.
>
> There are several categories to go through...'block, cdrom,
> ls...etc.'...and under each one there are more subchoices.
>
> The installation program 'detects modules' before the user is presented
> with the subcategories (i.e. 'linear, raido, xd' under 'block') and a
> minus sign indicates 'not installed' while a plus sign indicates
> installed..
>
> My question are these:
>
> 1. What is the program doing when it 'detects installed modules'? Is
> it looking at my actual hardware?
>
> 2. If it is not, and I am to install modules for all my known
> components...where may I find a guide or explanation to what these terms
> (ie. block, raido, etc.) MEAn or REFER TO...and then...which are most
> likely to apply to my particular components?
>
> I have already looked through the FAQ and FAQ-O-Matic and have not found
> anything this specific or addressing my problem.
>
> Thanks very much.
>
> Dan Grindstaff
>
>
>
>
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