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Re: Confusion



On Thu, May 08, 2014 at 08:41:59AM +0100, Paul Lewis wrote:
> On 08/05/14 08:01:03, josh wrote:
> Hi Josh,
> 
> It sounds to me as if the ISO isn't loading the correct CD/DVD driver 
> during the install.
> 
> Given that you have downloaded three ISO images, I presume using the 
> network (internet) isn't a constraint to your install.
> 
> In the past, I have been more than satisfied with the performance of 
> the Debian netinstal procedure, details which you should be able to 
> locate here:
> 
> https://www.debian.org/CD/netinst/
> 
> I suggest you try it.

Also, the Debian netinst ISO can be written directly to a USB
key -- dd will do it.

If your computer can boot from a USB key (may need a bios
setting change), this is almost always more compatible and
faster than an optical disk.

-dsr-


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