Re: Problem with trying to instal Debian

[Bret Busby <bret@busby.net>]

On Sat, 17 Mar 2012, Lisi wrote:

> Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:21:13
> From: Lisi <lisi.reisz@gmail.com>
> To: debian-user@lists.debian.org
> Subject: Re: Problem with trying to instal Debian
> Resent-Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:21:33 +0000 (UTC)
> Resent-From: debian-user@lists.debian.org
>
> On Saturday 17 March 2012 19:56:03 Brian wrote:
> > So you fill in all the fields pertaining to setting up a static address
> > and certify it is correct when asked.
>
> I almost always set up a static IP.  It is very simple.  When the installer
> asks you, reject the DHCP offer.
>
> Lisi

The installer does not ask; it automatically goes to setup DHCP.

When that fails, then, and only then, does it ask if I want to set up 
static IP addresses.

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