Re: Can't install networking.
On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 18:03:59 -0700, Monique Y. Herman wrote:
>> I am interrested in learning how it works but it has to be working for
>> that to happen. The fact is that the installation routine and
>> documentation just plain suck. It doesn't help that the books
>> available are ancient.
>
>No, it is not a fact that the installation routine and documentation
>just plain suck -- it is merely your opinion. I personally have been
>very happy with the debian installer and the support I've found.
>
>Which books have you tried?
I didn't even go past the reverse of the title page. The most recent
copyright date was july 2000.
>More pertinently, what part of the general advice given to you several
>posts ago frustrated the bejeezus out of you? Was it the recommendation
>to use `uname -a` to find your kernel version? The fact that you have
>to care about kernel versions at all? The deal about the modules?
It said Linux utonium 2.4.18-bf2.4 [some greek]
The post then said to run "apt-cache search kernel-image-2.4 | more"
and then select the apprpriate kernel.
There was no output when I ran that.
I read further anyway and it says to install the broadcom module which
is impossible since there isn't one there.
I am not invested in anything on this machine yet. I'm ready wipe the
drive and start again.
Which CD should I boot from?
>I do not believe that you have to be a hacker to install debian. I do
>believe that at least a basic understanding of how kernels, modules, etc
>work can greatly facilitate the installation process as well as
>maintenance.
That's like saying you don't need to be a mechainc to drive a
volkswagen. You just need a basic understanding of valve gaps,
timing, spark advance, etc.
>It all comes down to specific hardware configuration. Every system has
>some hardware that it won't be prepared to use right out of the box.
The Broadcom 4400 is hardly rare.
>>>Perhaps you mentioned this earlier, but why are you interested in
>>>trying Debian specifically?
>>
>> I tried to install Pydance and ran into mass dependecy problems. I'd
>> try to rpm something and it would report missing dependencies. I'd
>> try to rpm the dependency and would be told that it already installed.
>>
>> I was told that Debian is much bettter at handling these things.
>
>I do believe that the debian package manager is the best out there --
So I've been told. It may very well be, when one has a functining
network connection.
Mark Healey
deblist@healeyonline.com
Giving debian a chance.
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