Re: installing Debian and installing programs
On Tue, Jul 06, 2004 at 02:28:15PM -0600, Jim Knott wrote:
> I bought a distro from someone who sells a lot of Debian and when the install
> failed, they even sent me a second set in case the first one was no good. The
> installs went good up to the 2nd and 3rd disc's respectively, but wouldn't
> install all the way. I know I don't understand all of the technical jargon in
> the install, so maybe I did something wrong. I tried the install directions
> on Debian.org, but that didn't help either, too cornfuzin! Is there anyone
> that can tell me how to install, using plain english, step-by-step? Also,
> when I do get it installed, I want to be able to use the command line to
> download from tucows or others and install programs on my Linux computer, can
> you provide step-by-step instructions for that also? I really want to learn
> Linux, but the books I have bought are not for new people, they are for
> someone who understands all of the tech jargon. Thanks, Jim
> knot_here_either@hotmail.com
>
Jim,
Tell us a little more about which version of Debian you are attempting to
install, and about your hardware. What labeling is there on the CDs? Is it
really CDs or is it floppies? And, your hardware, is it an Intel based PC?
(probably yes, but just checking)
--
Paul E Condon
pecondon@mesanetworks.net
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