Hi Members, I just downloaded the Debian netinst.iso file called debian-6.0.6-i386-netinst.iso. The file is only 191 MB because it installs the most basic Debian system. I then acquire the rest via the internet.
I was reading the install instructions here: http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/i386/ This is extremely detailed and certainly very helpful. However since I only have one CD to install, can I simply load the install CD and follow on the on-screen installation walk-thru that includes setting up the partitions (similar to Ubuntu's installer) or will I be expecting something completely different? Just would like to know what's headed my way before loading the CD. The install link (above) is incredibly detailed. I found the BIOS settings titled, "3.6.3. Miscellaneous BIOS Settings" to be very helpful. I will be installing Debian to a freshly wiped-clean hard drive. No other OS will be present on the hard drive. Not a Dual boot (in this case). I do have windows loaded on a separate hard drive but I will remove this drive and install the Debian drive when I choose to work with the Debian OS. I understand I can load a dual boot using two separate drives as I found instructions here that describe the set-up: http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/07/23/dual-boot-ubuntu-12-04-and-windows-7-on-a-computer-with-2-hard-drives/ But unless someone can kindly convince me otherwise, I simply prefer to keep both OS's from ever knowing each other. I hope this method does not cause BIOS or firmware issues. Thank you -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/CALDXikqm6vBmCZhjhX0AqOs1EjCd9pA60UqjS=qgy9w0w4s...@mail.gmail.com
