Debian

[Doogee]

Hey,

I want to try debian but i only have disc one, i understand you can do a basic install with disc one, but what will i be missing out on?

[slave]

Don't worry about it, just apt-get the rest of what you need.

I used debian a long time ago, but can't you set apt-sources to be used in the installation program and then you can do a "complete install" and it will just download what it needs?

[ November 08, 2002: Message edited by: Windows XP User #5225982375 ]

[Doogee]

rightio, another question, why are u being so, well, good all of a sudden, didnt you used to be a full troll? no offence intended.

[slave]

I like confusing people.

[Doogee]

well u sure acheived that!

[LorKorub]

Yes, you can do a basic install of Debian and use apt-get update to install everything else you need.

Just make sure that:

1. You can configure your internet connection.
2. You know how to manually add download sources to the /etc/apt/sources.list file
3. You are comfortable without using X for a little while (meaning that if you fuck up, you know your way around to do some things.)

Here is a good page on apt:

http://www.ibooklinux.net/php/ibooklinux_g_h.php3?single=8

Give Debian a shot.  It is worth the pain...

[Doogee]

how much would i need to download if i only have disc one? i have a 3 gig limit but my dad would shit if i dled more than say 200-300 megs. remember im pretty happy in red hat here, i just wana try a few other distros, im getting drake nine on the weekend, ex eleven: its in apc this month if u wanna get it

[LorKorub]

I did a decent sized install with dselect, and then ran apt to update everything I had previously installed. Total disk space: 1.6 GB. I installed a rack of things though.

Just install the base package, then run apt-get install. Get X first, then grab a few WMs.  90% of the shit you'll see on the dselect screen you don't need (although it is not a bad idea to browse through it to see what certain packages can offer.) dselect is a pain in the ass.  You'll run into all types of dependency/recommendational/conflict problems.  It is better just to familiarize yourself with working in a command-line environment, acquainting yourself with apt, and building up from there.

EDIT:  X comes on the base-install.  I am drunk now and confused...

[ November 08, 2002: Message edited by: LorKorub / BOB ]