Re: Novice Questions
On (20/12/04 13:39), Kamaraju Kusumanchi wrote:
> >
> > 4) Lastly, I hope you will not mind me mentioning Knoppix but I have seen
> > impressive screen shots of it while there are very few available for Debian.
> > Knoppix however appears to be merely an introductory vehicle for Linux so my
> > thinking is that I may as well skip it and instead go straight to the full
> > capabilities of Debian even though it will likely involve considerable
> > research before I can fully utilize it. Any thoughts for a novice about to
> > venture into Debian?
>
> Yes. I would suggest to directly install Debian without bothering
> about knoppix. Knoppix is useful for seeing if a particular works with
> linux or not. Knoppix has very good hardware detection capabilities.
> But for long term usage, debian is the way to go.
>
> You might be aware of this already. But I will mention it anyway. The
> most easiest way to install debian is to download the net install
> image (aroung 150 mb) and install a base system using that. Then
> afterwards you can choose and install any additional packages at your
> will.
>
> The net install images can be found at http://www.debian.org/CD/netinst/
However, you may find the new "sarge" (currently testing - due to be the
next stable shortly) installer much quicker and easier; it should auto
discover much of your hardware:
http://www.debian.org/devel/debian-installer/
For the differences between the various releases see:
http://www.debian.org/releases/
HTH
Clive
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