Re: installation question?
On (06/03/04 08:29), users@linuxforums.org wrote:
> We are using Debian for a linux installation, .. yet there is
> NO need to setup a Server and all that
> jazz. The only instructions or "How to" guides we have instruct
> building a server, networking, etc. [b:47e5d03b6f]All we want is a
> Regular WORKSTATION setup.....[/b:47e5d03b6f] word processing,
> graphic type work, home Internet Access, possibly a BASIC and/or C
> compiler, etc. .... that's IT. What options or choices should we look
> for a regular setup like this during installation? Thank you in
> advance for any help.
During installation, you are offered the option to run tasksel which
gives you options such as "desktop" which will install the sort of
packages you will need. After installation you can fine tune your
system (add and remove packages) using dselect or aptitude.
Regards
Clive
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