Re: Overwhelmed newbie
Fritz:
> Help! I have recently begun an attempt to install Debian on a Sony
> laptop (Mobile AMD K6-2 550MHz, 64MB RAM), and am thoroughly
> overwhelmed with choices about which I know nothing!
>
> I only need the ability to dial-up and network, surf the internet (I
> have Opera for Linux ready to install), and do some Office type stuff
> (I have OpenOffice for Linux ready to install, as well) at this point.
> But, when installing, I am faced with long lists of packages that I
> must choose whether to install. Can anybody give me a good list of
> what to choose? I am installing Debian 3.0 r4 i3.
As long as you've selected the Internet capability you can always add
stuff later using `apt-get` or `aptitude` so you can ignore the rest.
Also, you can always remove stuff at a later date.
> Please don't make me go back to Windows.... :(
Wouldn't dream of it!
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