Unless you have no internet connection on this computer there is little point in using a DVD to install Etch. It's probably better to install using the latest net install CD the minimum and then get the extras you need using apt-get.
For example I installed from the Etchnhalf net install CD (no default package selection was installed) http://www.uk.debian.org/News/2008/20080726 Once the install was complete I added the extra packages I thought I needed on my desktop: apt-get update apt-get upgrade (kernel update if available) apt-get install x-window-system-core gnome-desktop-environment gparted powersaved synaptic Some people would choose gnome-core but for me that installs too few packages meaning I have to do more work later. After above is installed I reboot and install the extra drivers (ATI driver, ALSA driver), software I need for a more complete system. Overall you will download much less then a DVD installer as you'll only be downloading what you and have an up to date system when complete. There should be info regarding the packages included in the DVD in the ISO and possibly in the install documentation and Wiki http://wiki.debian.org/ -- Lalit Dhiri Linux the root to no GPFs > Subject: Question about Etch Installation > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: debian-user@lists.debian.org > Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 22:12:41 -0500 > > If you are going to install Debian Etch 4.04a (i386) from a complete DVD > set and stick with the default installer choices ("Standard System" and > "Desktop Environment"), will all of the required packages/files and > their dependencies be found on the first DVD, or will you need #2 and/or > #3 DVD as well? > > > -Joe > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _________________________________________________________________ Discover Bird's Eye View now with Multimap from Live Search http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/111354026/direct/01/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
