Hello Richard, Richard Owlett <rowl...@pcnetinc.com> wrote: > I've browsed through debian-6.0.4-i386-netinst.list. It > appears to contains files of unlikely interest to me (C > compiler and header files, firewire, traceroute, etc).
The business card CD images contain even fewer packages, but you should consider that compilers and headers are often important parts of a system (for example, if you want to compile non-free drivers). Additionally, many people require them for their daily work, thus they are included even in this nearly-minimal image, as it is clearly a compromise to be made. > I also did not find any description of how fine the user > control of packages to be downloaded is. You cannot control the packages contained in the CD image, but if you choose the appropriate mode of installation (‘expert’) you can specify to download no further packages, leaving you with the possibility to install everything you need by hand. Best regards, Claudius -- Be braver -- you can't cross a chasm in two small jumps. Please use GPG: ECB0C2C7 4A4C4046 446ADF86 C08112E5 D72CDBA4 http://chubig.net telnet://nightfall.org:4242
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