Re: Debian Small CD install "netinst.iso"
On Saturday 06 October 2012 10:46:04 Brian wrote:
> 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.
I have in the past set up a system on which I dual-booted by having Windows on
one HDD and Linux on another. I then switched between them by changing the
boot order in the BIOS. Easier and quicker than moving disks around.
I solve the problem now by not having Windows!
Lisi
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