Adam Shand writes: > This is *just* to get newbies installed and working. I'd do something > like have 3 options. A developement box (nothing but baisc utilities and > compilers),...
How many newbies are going to want this? > ...a network box (basic utilities and networking stuff, including > prefered MTA and MUA etc) ... Since you left out X, I assume that this box is meant as a network server. For a newbie? > ...and a full install ( the two before plus X windows). Thus the the true newbie, who wants most of all to dial up her ISP and use her browser, is forced to do a full install. I suggest: 1) Basic Unix, with enough dev stuff to compile a kernel. *No* networking. 2) 1), plus basic networking (MTA & MUA, but no servers). 3) 1), plus X. 4) 2), plus X. -- John Hasler This posting is in the public domain. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do with it what you will. Dancing Horse Hill Make money from it if you can; I don't mind. Elmwood, Wisconsin Do not send email advertisements to this address.
