On (20/12/04 13:39), Kamaraju Kusumanchi wrote: > > > > 4) Lastly, I hope you will not mind me mentioning Knoppix but I have seen > > impressive screen shots of it while there are very few available for Debian. > > Knoppix however appears to be merely an introductory vehicle for Linux so my > > thinking is that I may as well skip it and instead go straight to the full > > capabilities of Debian even though it will likely involve considerable > > research before I can fully utilize it. Any thoughts for a novice about to > > venture into Debian? > > Yes. I would suggest to directly install Debian without bothering > about knoppix. Knoppix is useful for seeing if a particular works with > linux or not. Knoppix has very good hardware detection capabilities. > But for long term usage, debian is the way to go. > > You might be aware of this already. But I will mention it anyway. The > most easiest way to install debian is to download the net install > image (aroung 150 mb) and install a base system using that. Then > afterwards you can choose and install any additional packages at your > will. > > The net install images can be found at http://www.debian.org/CD/netinst/ However, you may find the new "sarge" (currently testing - due to be the next stable shortly) installer much quicker and easier; it should auto discover much of your hardware: http://www.debian.org/devel/debian-installer/
For the differences between the various releases see: http://www.debian.org/releases/ HTH Clive -- www.clivemenzies.co.uk ... ...strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
