Re: Choosing which file to download

[Daryl Styrk <darylstyrk@gmail.com>]

On Wednesday 04 February 2009 1:28:11 pm Jeremy Weed wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm new to debian and would like to give it a try in my computer.  I
> noticed that there are two options for download.  CD or DVD?  Is one better
> than the other?  My second question is there are a number of difference
> files to download.  Which one would I use download if I'm running an IBM
> Levono ThinkCenter M55e Tower Core Duo 2.13 Ghz.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jeremy Weed

http://www.debian.org/distrib/

If you have a descent connection CD 1 is fine.  If you have access to a descent 
connection but you intend to install at a location that doesn't have the 
greatest connection the DVD's might be better for you.  CD 1 will get you a 
base system installed including a desktop environment and then you will be 
able to retrieve any additional packages and updates via the net.  

You can chose between 32 or 64 bit.   I would suggest to go with Lenny/Testing 
as it is about to become the stable release by the end of the month.