Re: unique install question? (Squeeze audio install using the Wheezy-di from a USB drive)
On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 06:51:31PM -0400, Karen Lewellen wrote:
> fourth, unless there is a list? somewhere of what packages are on
> which image, I do not want to guess from the installer, which is
> why I why install all I have before picking and choosing the first
> time out. I have heard that indeed past the third image might not
> be needful, but no clear explanation as to why. I have read with
> total firmness though that more than the first DVD/cd is needful,
> with getting packages later a time consuming task..plus an
> impossible one for me at the moment.
>
> Besides, if there are 6 or 8 DVD images for all of the stable
> squeeze, there must be a reason for them.
>
The reason for all the DVD images is because there is a lot of software
available. But I would be surprised if there is anybody on the planet
who actually wants/needs all that software installed. There is a ton of
scientific software, graphics software, music software, etc. There are
probably at least 20 different music players. At least 15 different
desktop environments / window managers. Usually a person picks just one
or two.
So I agree with everyone who has stated that you should probably not
install all of the software on your computer. It is convenient to have
all the DVD images, so that you are able to install any package you
decide you would like to have. But the most popular software tends to
be included in the first DVD image. Most people will only need the
first image.
Since you have dialup, you can still install software from the online
repositories. You may be surprised to find out just how small in size
some of the packages are. 1 megabyte and under is pretty common (with
the exception of office suites, desktop environments, and games).
-Rob
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