Re: help in getting started
On Mon, Mar 19, 2001 at 07:41:17AM +0530, Amit Ganpule wrote:
> Dear Sir,
> I have recently purchased a computer magazine along with that two CDs of Debian were given, now I bought the magazine for the Linux CDs, but I can't make head or tail of how to install, run or do anything with the CDs. I do not know how to partition the hard disc, I am very much interested in switching over to Linux OS.
> I am looking forward to some guidance from you so that I can start using Debian.
> Regards
> Amit
I moved from RH over to Debian. I did not ask questions on the lists, nor
did I enter the chat rooms. Books, man pages, HOWTO's and dedication.
Even moving from RH to Debian, I reinstalled Debian *several* times to
get it just right (where I felt comfortable).
I stayed away from any "automation" config tools (that I could) beyond
debian install packages.
Listed all problems and what needed to be set up as I found them! :)
I don't know squat (yet?), but I do know how to fix what I have learned
without a config tool!
My advice: DIG IN! You will learn nothing if you don't insert a CD!
Have FUN!
These guys are a great bunch, it's only my mistake I didn't post here
earlier, but I'm stubborn at times. ;)
Mark Hurley
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