On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 3:13 PM, ABSDoug <absd...@yahoo.com> wrote: > 1st, tried to do "Installing Debian GNU/Linux via the > Internet"(debian-504-i386-netinst.iso) but could not connect to wireless. At > the time I did not have physical access to the router, but that can be done > now if necessary. > > 2nd, tried the big DVD image (debian-504-i386-DVD-1.iso). Tried to run GUI, > no go. Tried to install Gnome & got E: coundn't find package Gnome. > > That's where I'm at so far. TIA. >
The dvd installer includes Gnome in the installation unless you tell it not too, maybe your installation didn't work correctly? Have you md5 checksummed your dvd download? Mark