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Re: [TCLUG:12193] newbie distros



My favorite way to install Debian is as follows:

	1. Obtain CD of current stable release or
		download and create floppies
	2. Reboot machine w/bootable CD or floppies
	3. Follow simple ncurses install script to install base
		Debian
	4. Reboot the machine
	5. Follow 1st time boot script to set root password and
		new user.
	6. Reply 'NO' to installing software by computer "profile"
	7. Quit out of dselect
	8. Edit /etc/apt/sources.list to point to unstable distribution
		tree of debian
	9. Configure dialup connection w/pppconfig (or network card to
		ethernet)
	10. Connect to internet.
	11. apt-get update
	12. apt-get dist-upgrade
	13. apt-get intall console-apt
	14. apt-find: search for desired packages and install.  This will
		fetch any package dependencies, libraries, etc.
	15. Configure X with XF86Setup
	16. Configure console mouse program gpm with gpmconfig.
	17. Done.

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Chad Walstrom                         mailto:chewie@wookimus.net 
a.k.a ^chewie, gunnarr               http://wookimus.net/~chewie

"A problem is a chance for you to do your best." --Duke Ellington