Re: New Sarge install
On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:18:32 -0700, Tom Connolly <tomc@cqg.com> wrote:
>
> Hello list,
> I am new to Linux and have some questions about a new install of Sarge. I
> come from FreeBSD so I do have some familiarity with Unix operating systems
> (Unix-like in the case of Linux). I am currently downloading all the ISO's
> of the "testing" branch via Jigsaw Download. I believe there is 14 disks in
> all. The questions I have are:
If you just want a desktop environment disc 1 should be sufficient,
probably you'll need disc 2 if you have some special requirements. If
you need further stuff, just use "apt-get install packagename"
afterwards.
> The "testing" branch should give me Sarge correct?
yes
> Does Sarge come with the 2.4 kernel or 2.6? I couldn't get a definitive
> answer to this question on the web.
Default is 2.4, but you can install 2.6 afterwards.
> If so, does the distro provide a fairly painless upgrade path to 2.6, i.e.
> is there a 2.6 package?
yes, painless at least here.
> Are there any "gotchas" with the install that I should be aware of? I am
> installing a dual boot with FreeBSD on a Dell Latitude C600 laptop.
Sorry, no experience with a dual boot scenario here.
> Why are there 14 disks in the Sarge distro and only 7 in the Woody distro?
> What are the extra disks for?
All the 12000+ packages.
> I have been able to find some very helpful information via Google with
> regards to Debian, installation, packages, etc but the above questions are
> still lingering. Your help is appreciated.
Best regards,
Hannes.
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