On Saturday 06 October 2012 10:46:04 Brian wrote: > On Fri 05 Oct 2012 at 19:03:11 -0400, Wally Lepore wrote: > > 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. > > You will have a good idea what to expect after reading Chapter 6 of the > guide. You will also have prepared for the possible need for firmware by > unzipping the file you get from > > http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/firmware/ > > to a USB stick after reading Section 2.2. > > You might want to take up the offer at the partitioning stage of doing > it manually. One large partition and a GB or two of swap space would > suit many people. > > > 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. > > In this situation installing GRUB to the MBR of the drive should go very > smoothly. > > > 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.
I have in the past set up a system on which I dual-booted by having Windows on one HDD and Linux on another. I then switched between them by changing the boot order in the BIOS. Easier and quicker than moving disks around. I solve the problem now by not having Windows! Lisi -- 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/201210061114.48305.lisi.re...@gmail.com
