Re: Debian Small CD install "netinst.iso"
On 8 October 2012 15:37, Wally Lepore <wallylepore@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 4:09 AM, Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Then install it! As one paranoid to another, you really have nothing to lose.
>
> Ok, got it! I'm good to go!
:-)
>> BEFORE DOING ANYTHING AT ALL MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE YOUR
>> WINDOWS DRIVE WELL BACKED UP.
>
> Done! I'm good to go Lisi. Good to go!
>
:-))
>> Sorry to shout, but you don't seem to have taken that in!! Your
>> Windows drive is precious to you. You need to have a good backup at
>> all times. What if your drive dies? You are not paranoid enough
>> about this!!
>
>
> Thank you for this most important warning. Its always good to make
> sure it sinks in! It's all taken care of. I'm good to go!
>
>
>> Install it!!
>>
>> Good luck,
>
>
> Ok, I'm good to go. I'm good to go!
That's good news!
> BTW, I noticed you replied to this post off-list.
Oh, dear. I struggle rather with Gmail, which is hopefully only temporary.
> I actually posted
> some off-list replies to the list to keep the chain of events in
> order. Perhaps I shouldn't have done that but my last post I emailed
> to you (on-list) asked questions that you answered here. I just want
> to be sure that the question/answer cycle is complete for other newbie
> installers who read the thread.
Thank you. That is very helpful.
> I'll reply off-list in the future to all off-lists emails. I'm fairly
> new to this mailing list stuff as well and keep forgetting to
> "reply-all" when responding. I used to work in MS Outlook express for
> my mail prior to moving to gmail. Outlook express replied "to all"
> automatically when I responded. Gmail does not automatically do this
> which is probably better. Gmail just takes some getting used to.
You can say that again!
> If you can kindly 'add' the reply you sent me today to the user-list
> (to complete the thread) I would appreciate it.
I'll try. My previous errors do not suggest that my attempts will
necessarily be successful!
> Perhaps a shortened
> version to save you time. If you want me to add the reply just let me
> know. I'm installing Debian and have no further pre-install questions
> unless of course something happens that requires help. In that case I
> will have started a new thread (different topic).
>
> Lisi, thanks for your patience and help.
You're very welcome. let us (or anyhow me!) know how you get on.
Lisi
Sorry all. Untrimmed at the bottom here because I am cack-handed at
all things Gmail. :-(
> Wally
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 4:09 AM, Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi, Wally,
>>
>> On 7 October 2012 22:26, Wally Lepore <wallylepore@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> On 7 October 2012 19:05, Wally Lepore <wallylepore@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm not understanding please. Do I download the .zip file you
>>>>> suggested and run that from the USB stick and that alone will tell me
>>>>> if any firmware is needed for my system prior to running the netinst
>>>>> CD I created?
>>>
>>>> On Oct 7, 2012 at 2:18 PM, Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> replied:
>>>>
>>>> No. You have to offer that at a later stage when you are asked for it
>>>> by the installer.
>>>>>
>>> Hi Lisi,
>>>
>>> Thanks for helping again. Can we please start over? I'm not understanding.
>>>
>>> Before installing Debian Squeeze via the netinst.iso file, I was
>>> advised to run the Debian LiveCd to test my systems hardware. Is this
>>> still recommended or should I forget the liveCD and simply begin the
>>> install process to my hard drive using the netinst CD that I burned?
>>
>> Yes. Just try to install. It will soon tell you that there is a
>> problem, if there is one. And what have you got to lose?
>>
>>> If you do recommend that I simply begin the install to my hard drive,
>>> and if during the install, the installer asked for firmware, then I
>>> place the USB stick into the computer (that has the the firmware on
>>> it)
>>
>> Yes.
>>
>>> OR should the USB stick already be in the computer prior to the
>>> install?
>>
>> No. If you need to put it in, you will be asked by the installer.
>>
>>> This is confusing and I appreciate your help.
>>
>> You are making it a good deal more confusing than it needs to be.
>> There is nothing we can say that will enable you to visualise the
>> whole process. Just take a leap in the dark.
>>
>>> Here is the link where I downloaded the firmware .zip file
>>> http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/firmware/squeeze/current/
>>
>> It doesn't matter. Just install. If you have got the wrong file the
>> installer will soon tell you!
>>
>>>> I would strongly recommend using ethernet, not wi-fi, for your net
>>>> install if you possibly can. It is easier and you are much less
>>>> likely to need firmware.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks for that advice. Yes, I am using ethernet for the net install.
>> [snip a long list of unnecessary details.]
>>
>>> Just trying to get Debian installed. Thank you very much!
>>
>> Then install it! As one paranoid to another, you really have nothing to lose.
>>
>> BEFORE DOING ANYTHING AT ALL MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE YOUR WINDOWS
>> DRIVE WELL BACKED UP.
>>
>> Sorry to shout, but you don't seem to have taken that in!! Your
>> Windows drive is precious to you. You need to have a good backup at
>> all times. What if your drive dies? You are not paranoid enough
>> about this!!
>>
>> Then, just install and see where it gets you. There is nothing else
>> that we collectively can do to help you install. Only you can do
>> anything more. Install it!!
>>
>> Good luck,
>> Lisi
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