getting linux for the first time

[meikmundt]

ive used linux on other peoples computers. and now i have a 2nd computer and have decided to install Red Hat on it. well i went to there site, went to download. But when it comes up, its an ftp directory ( i couldnt get the main linux server to download anything, so i had to use a mirror). Well i realized im not quiet sure what folder to download from or what. Since its a directory its got tons of folders and files and im at a loss for which files i should be downloading. anyone have the answer?

[Doctor V]

quote:Originally posted by meik:
ive used linux on other peoples computers. and now i have a 2nd computer and have decided to install Red Hat on it. well i went to there site, went to download. But when it comes up, its an ftp directory ( i couldnt get the main linux server to download anything, so i had to use a mirror). Well i realized im not quiet sure what folder to download from or what. Since its a directory its got tons of folders and files and im at a loss for which files i should be downloading. anyone have the answer?

Are you using a mirror site or the main FTP site?

From the mirror site I used I went to:

--> linux
--> 8.0
--> en
--> iso
--> i386

and from there downloaded all the iso files.
The 4th and 5th files are the source code, and its not necessary to have that, even to do a full install.  So just downloading:
psyche-i386-disc1.iso
psyche-i386-disc2.iso
psyche-i386-disc3.iso
will be enough

[TheQuirk]

BTW, you might want to checkout www.linuxiso.org - it lists ISO images for most distros, neatly organized so you just have to click one or two links.

[pkd_lives]

Or copy the CDs from those other people. Unlike most proprietary software you can copy GPL programmes to your hearts content.