Re: FreeBSD --> Debian
On 19/12/2000 at 23:14 -0800, debian@thebsdbox.net wrote:
> I've been using FreeBSD for a long time now and would
> like to try out Debian. The install looks to be confusing.
> I'd like to do a network install. I can't find a straight answer
> in the docs...
>
I don't know if this will work for you, but I found a very easy way to
install Debian when I finally decided to switch from RedHat.
I didn't had the Debian CD, so I was stuck with the FTP install.
I downloaded the base tar file (base_2.2.tgz???) and untarred it on my new
Debian root partition (which was mounted on my RedHat system). I then booted
with the installation boot floppies and configured that base (small,
limited) Debian system.
After that, it was enough to use dselect to install all the packages I
wanted)...
I like this method of installation. :)
Anyhow, you can find somewhere on the Debian website (www.debian.org) the
Debian Installation Guide. I was somewhat confused by it, but managed to
survive. I am now the happy user of a Debian system... :)
Regards, sena...
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