Is it advised to install on a virtual machine like vmware or a real computer?
On 24/02/2012 01:22 AM, Lamar Owen wrote: > On Thursday, February 23, 2012 05:35:32 PM Wuxi Ixuw wrote: >> Ok, I've found many versions from it, one for 700 MB and others for a >> DVD, which one I should get? > While I specifically stated the installation media, you should get both the > DVD1 and DVD2; specifically, assuming a 32-bit system (you mentioned trying > on a Pentium 4 or Pentium D, so 64-bit may not be an option, and isn't really > necessary for a 'lab' machine anyway; you do need as much memory as you can > cram in that old Optiplex, with an absolute minimu of 1GB (and it's going to > top out less than 4GB anyway....)), you need to download, from a mirror: > CentOS-6.2-i386-bin-DVD1.iso > CentOS-6.2-i386-bin-DVD2.iso > > While DVD2 is somewhat optional, it won't hurt to have it on hand just in > case. > > The LiveDVD and LiveCD options boot up to a usable desktop, and you can > install from them, but if you're wanting the *server* install experience you > need the others, not the LiveDVD or LiveCD. > > Now, go give it a whirl, make sure you read the documentation on installation > on the CentOS.org website, and come back in a few days when you've played > with that installation a while. > _______________________________________________ > CentOS mailing list > CentOS@centos.org > http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos _______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
