On 2003.03.18 16:02 Ashesh Datta wrote:
I am rank beginner (albeit a 70 year old pensioner), ignorant of
Unix, and
my first brush with Linux - as well as Unix - has been to try to
install
Debian in iMac from a set of 7 CDs
I'm in much the same boat, nominal linux experience, trying to install
debian on an iMac (slot-loading). I've managed to get everything
running from the CD's (with the exception of PPPoE, which I had to get
the source for and compile myself), and most of the rest was upgraded
using apt-get.
The only thing I haven't gotten running is Direct Rendering using the
Rage 128 card.
Having said that, take everything I say with a grain of salt, I'm new
at this too.
1. How do I change CDs in an iMac?
Depending on the model iMac:
Tray Loading - there's a hole on the right hand side of the CD tray
face. Stick a paperclip in their and it'll pop open.
Slot-Loading - Same trick, but stick the paperclip in on the far right
hand side of the slot itself. It's not far in. maybe a centimeter. If
goes in farther, you missed it.
Flat Panel - I can't remember, but I think I read about a similar hole
somewhere (presumably near the CD tray). If you've got a flat-panel
iMac, maybe someone else here who has one can help.
With these tricks, you can load up all seven (!) CD's during
installation.
FYI - After many tries and retries, I ended up only installing using
the first CD, wrestling my way online (you mentioned you have
broadband, this wouldn't be advice for a dialup user), and apt-getting
the rest. I've found that with Debian, (unlike YellowDog Linux, my
last distro) it's better to install a stripped down system and add to
it as you find software you'd like to try. I think it also might ease
the pain of installing Gnome 2 (if that's to your liking) if you do so
with a pretty basic system.
Sorry, I can't help you with questions two and three.
Jeff
