Re: Debian Small CD install "netinst.iso"
On Fri 05 Oct 2012 at 19:03:11 -0400, Wally Lepore wrote:
> I just downloaded the Debian netinst.iso file called
> debian-6.0.6-i386-netinst.iso. The file is only 191 MB because it
> installs the most basic Debian system. I then acquire the rest via the
> internet.
>
> I was reading the install instructions here:
> http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/i386/
>
> This is extremely detailed and certainly very helpful. However since I
> only have one CD to install, can I simply load the install CD and
> follow on the on-screen installation walk-thru that includes setting
> up the partitions (similar to Ubuntu's installer) or will I be
> expecting something completely different? Just would like to know
> what's headed my way before loading the CD.
You will have a good idea what to expect after reading Chapter 6 of the
guide. You will also have prepared for the possible need for firmware by
unzipping the file you get from
http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/firmware/
to a USB stick after reading Section 2.2.
You might want to take up the offer at the partitioning stage of doing
it manually. One large partition and a GB or two of swap space would
suit many people.
> I will be installing Debian to a freshly wiped-clean hard drive. No
> other OS will be present on the hard drive. Not a Dual boot (in this
> case). I do have windows loaded on a separate hard drive but I will
> remove this drive and install the Debian drive when I choose to work
> with the Debian OS.
In this situation installing GRUB to the MBR of the drive should go very
smoothly.
> I understand I can load a dual boot using two separate drives as I
> found instructions here that describe the set-up:
> http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/07/23/dual-boot-ubuntu-12-04-and-windows-7-on-a-computer-with-2-hard-drives/
>
> But unless someone can kindly convince me otherwise, I simply prefer
> to keep both OS's from ever knowing each other. I hope this method
> does not cause BIOS or firmware issues.
Not a problem. Just do it.
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