Re: Debian: A noob query
On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 8:51 AM, Walter Hurry <walterhurry@lavabit.com> wrote:
> A little vague, I'm afraid. But not to worry, there are Linux
> applications for most things. By the way, I'd strongly recommend (with
> few exceptions) sticking to software which is in the repositories (which
> are very comprehensive), rather than downloading stuff from the 'net.
Oh well, I would be sticking with the recommendations of the OS only....
> Are you planning to use wireless? If so, what is your wireless card/chip?
Well right now - no, right now I have a wired connection.
> What graphics card/chips? These are the areas which occasionally give
> problems for some.
Yeah sure, but it could really be silly but I don't know which
graphics card/chips I am using...? Can you please tell me about
it...But my speakers give sound whenever I play any song in Windows
XP, however, I remember it used Real tek audio drivers when I
installed windows....Speakers are giving sound, still graphic card is
different from it...? These questions could really be of very basic
nature, I do understand, but computers was not my field ever....
> As to the printer, you'll need to check the exact model, not just the brand.
It is Samsung ML 1610.
On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 8:56 AM, Olivier BATARD <obatard@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yeah. Give a try to others like OpenSuse or Fedora and choose the one
> you prefer, best testing by using !
Oh well, that's a good suggestion, trying each distro, but really much
bandwidth is required for it ...., but I would try....
> Then again, debian is your friend, because you can start with bash
> easily. Gui are confusing for a start, old windows habits are pretty anoying
Okay, so debian is again good.
On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 8:57 AM, Lisi <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> wrote:
> There is no reason why you should not use GUI for some time if you are more
> comfortable with it. I have been using Linux for 7 years and am at home on
> the CLI, but there are still some things that I do in the GUI.
> [snip]
Yes, but the main concern (for which I am hopeful) is that I have to
use Linux (either GUI or CLI, doesn’t matter). But I heard people
saying that CLI gives better control (whatever be the reason, don't
want to get into that debate...), so for me both new, at least GUI
would be pretty easy, for sure..
> You are confusing two separate things: Downloading a CD from which to install
> Debian and installing all but the basic system from the net.
> If you have a connection which often disconnects, then you would be better to
> do the initial installation of your system from an optical medium:
> preferably DVD if it is possible for you. Download the first DVD by
> torrent - that will give you a more than adequate system.
Well, I guess (not sure I am) but would CD work also...? DVD
downloading would take a lot of time (yes internet problems here), I
guess I am true. But I hope there is nothing (I mean no problem) in
downloading CD, would I lose something in case if I go for CD....?
When searched for getting CD option for amd64 (which is also called
Intel 64, as someone says here...), there are a lot of CDs with
numbering from 1 to some 30 or even more...., probably at,
http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/6.0.3/amd64/bt-cd/ , but I don't
know which ONE to download....?
> Then just go with the defaults. You can start choosing things once you are
> comfortable with Debian.
Okay.
> You will at one stage in the installation be asked which type of system you
> want. Make sure that standard and desktop are among the things that have
> been selected by default. They probably have, but I am not sure at the
> moment.
Okay.
> GNOME is now the Debian default desktop.
Ah, well.
> No, you do not need to download a 64 bit system if you do not want to do so.
> In my opinion, the jury is still out on whether life is easier if you stick
> to x86 (32 bit) or go with 64 bit. I will let those, who have stronger
> opinions than I on which is preferable, tell you their opinions.
I guess I should go (of course) with 64 since my processor supports
that (this I came to know)..
> But ia64 is for Intel's Itanium range, so only use it if you have an Itanium
> processor. Otherwise you need AMD64 for a 64 bit processor, even if your
> processor is Intel.
Oh I see. My processor is Intel's only not Intel's Itanium (since no
where the word 'Itanium' was mentioned in properties of processor).
> Debian is made to sound much more daunting than it actually is. Way back in
> history when Debian and Linux were both young, Debian was for experts only.
> The reputation has stuck with it, but the world has moved on. Don't worry
> about all the scary words and names that people use. Initially you will not
> need any of them.
> Get your initial system set up and then ask questions if you need to do so. I
> think that Firefox comes as standard with the GNOME desktop, if not then you
> will at some stage need to install it.
Okay.
> One thing to watch out for: the debian version of Firefox, after a
> disagreement with Mozilla over control and trademarks, is called Iceweasel.
> it is Firefox with most of the trademarks located and removed, and security
> under Debian's control.
Oh I see.
> Above all, do not be afraid to ask. Google can also be useful!
Oh yes, thanks.
On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 9:03 AM, Lisi <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> wrote:
> Samsung's splix can manage most Samsungs, just as HP's hpijs and hplip can
> manage most HP printers. (But not necessarily all its all-in-ones.)
My printer is Samsung ML 1610.
Thanks.
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