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Re: Help - 13-year Debian veteran can't install Jessie



On 07/27/2015 08:46 AM, Hans wrote:
Am Montag, 27. Juli 2015, 08:13:29 schrieb john vera:

In one word, drivers.



Don't we mean: firmware. Nonfree firmware was removed from Debian main for some silly reason. A lot of hardware needs it to function.





Hi there,

some hardware is not recognized by the insdtallation kernel. I suggest, to
install a minimal systerm from the DVD, then download and install the newest
linux-image-* with another computer and install it manually with dpkg.

Next, reboot and see, if the network device  is recognized. Wiered device
should be preferred.

Note: I recommend, NOT to install linux-image-4.0-*, as I at the moment this
kernel does have some problem with some devices. Insread use linux-image-3.16-
* which is running perfectly.

After the network card is recognized, just download and install all the
packages you need.

This is, how I would do, as I am also many years exprienced. However, if
someone got a better idea, I am always happy to learn new ways and things.

Good luck!

Hans





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