On 08/10/2007 01:39 PM, kaldrenon wrote:
Hey all. I just installed etch onto my Dell Inspiron B130 laptop using the net-install CD that I got at http://www.debian.org/CD/netinst/ Given the description of the installer on the website, I had been under the impression that when I ran the install I'd be able to choose packages from Debian's (rather massive) list, but that instead of having to burn 21 CDs I'd be able to download and install the packagesof my choice during the install process.
No, the install process must be completed first.
However, when I ran the install, I didn't get a chance to choose any of these packages - I got a simple dialog with options like Print Server, Mail Server, and Web Server, but nothing like a list that would have taken 21 CDs to hold. My primary question is, did I misunderstand what the net-install was meant to do? I had thought it would give me access to the full package list via downloads - does it not do that? Or did I do something wrong during the install? Recommendations and tips are appreciated - I'm fairly new to the *nix world, so feel free to assume I know nothing, beyond what 'ls' does. Thanks in advance, Andrew
Net-install allows you to have a basic Debian system from which you can install other software.
I suggest you select the "Desktop" option if there is one*. That should give you a graphical user interface and a few utilities. From there, you can use either "aptitude" or "synaptic" to install more Debian software packages. I suggest you use aptitude.
Refer to these: http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/i386/ http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/reference/index.en.html http://wiki.debian.org/ I hope this helps. ------------- * The net-install disk probably omits this. That's why I always use CD#1.