On 8 October 2012 15:37, Wally Lepore <wallylep...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 4:09 AM, Lisi Reisz <lisi.re...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Then install it! As one paranoid to another, you really have nothing to >> lose. > > Ok, got it! I'm good to go!
:-) >> BEFORE DOING ANYTHING AT ALL MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE YOUR >> WINDOWS DRIVE WELL BACKED UP. > > Done! I'm good to go Lisi. Good to go! > :-)) >> Sorry to shout, but you don't seem to have taken that in!! Your >> Windows drive is precious to you. You need to have a good backup at >> all times. What if your drive dies? You are not paranoid enough >> about this!! > > > Thank you for this most important warning. Its always good to make > sure it sinks in! It's all taken care of. I'm good to go! > > >> Install it!! >> >> Good luck, > > > Ok, I'm good to go. I'm good to go! That's good news! > BTW, I noticed you replied to this post off-list. Oh, dear. I struggle rather with Gmail, which is hopefully only temporary. > I actually posted > some off-list replies to the list to keep the chain of events in > order. Perhaps I shouldn't have done that but my last post I emailed > to you (on-list) asked questions that you answered here. I just want > to be sure that the question/answer cycle is complete for other newbie > installers who read the thread. Thank you. That is very helpful. > I'll reply off-list in the future to all off-lists emails. I'm fairly > new to this mailing list stuff as well and keep forgetting to > "reply-all" when responding. I used to work in MS Outlook express for > my mail prior to moving to gmail. Outlook express replied "to all" > automatically when I responded. Gmail does not automatically do this > which is probably better. Gmail just takes some getting used to. You can say that again! > If you can kindly 'add' the reply you sent me today to the user-list > (to complete the thread) I would appreciate it. I'll try. My previous errors do not suggest that my attempts will necessarily be successful! > Perhaps a shortened > version to save you time. If you want me to add the reply just let me > know. I'm installing Debian and have no further pre-install questions > unless of course something happens that requires help. In that case I > will have started a new thread (different topic). > > Lisi, thanks for your patience and help. You're very welcome. let us (or anyhow me!) know how you get on. Lisi Sorry all. Untrimmed at the bottom here because I am cack-handed at all things Gmail. :-( > Wally > > > On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 4:09 AM, Lisi Reisz <lisi.re...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Hi, Wally, >> >> On 7 October 2012 22:26, Wally Lepore <wallylep...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> On 7 October 2012 19:05, Wally Lepore <wallylep...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I'm not understanding please. Do I download the .zip file you >>>>> suggested and run that from the USB stick and that alone will tell me >>>>> if any firmware is needed for my system prior to running the netinst >>>>> CD I created? >>> >>>> On Oct 7, 2012 at 2:18 PM, Lisi Reisz <lisi.re...@gmail.com> replied: >>>> >>>> No. You have to offer that at a later stage when you are asked for it >>>> by the installer. >>>>> >>> Hi Lisi, >>> >>> Thanks for helping again. Can we please start over? I'm not understanding. >>> >>> Before installing Debian Squeeze via the netinst.iso file, I was >>> advised to run the Debian LiveCd to test my systems hardware. Is this >>> still recommended or should I forget the liveCD and simply begin the >>> install process to my hard drive using the netinst CD that I burned? >> >> Yes. Just try to install. It will soon tell you that there is a >> problem, if there is one. And what have you got to lose? >> >>> If you do recommend that I simply begin the install to my hard drive, >>> and if during the install, the installer asked for firmware, then I >>> place the USB stick into the computer (that has the the firmware on >>> it) >> >> Yes. >> >>> OR should the USB stick already be in the computer prior to the >>> install? >> >> No. If you need to put it in, you will be asked by the installer. >> >>> This is confusing and I appreciate your help. >> >> You are making it a good deal more confusing than it needs to be. >> There is nothing we can say that will enable you to visualise the >> whole process. Just take a leap in the dark. >> >>> Here is the link where I downloaded the firmware .zip file >>> http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/firmware/squeeze/current/ >> >> It doesn't matter. Just install. If you have got the wrong file the >> installer will soon tell you! >> >>>> I would strongly recommend using ethernet, not wi-fi, for your net >>>> install if you possibly can. It is easier and you are much less >>>> likely to need firmware. >>>> >>> >>> Thanks for that advice. Yes, I am using ethernet for the net install. >> [snip a long list of unnecessary details.] >> >>> Just trying to get Debian installed. Thank you very much! >> >> Then install it! As one paranoid to another, you really have nothing to >> lose. >> >> BEFORE DOING ANYTHING AT ALL MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE YOUR WINDOWS >> DRIVE WELL BACKED UP. >> >> Sorry to shout, but you don't seem to have taken that in!! Your >> Windows drive is precious to you. You need to have a good backup at >> all times. What if your drive dies? You are not paranoid enough >> about this!! >> >> Then, just install and see where it gets you. There is nothing else >> that we collectively can do to help you install. Only you can do >> anything more. Install it!! >> >> Good luck, >> 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/cap6gwwop-g716b4ichigw7wwvxtjen3xwdqtzngivpk6kcw...@mail.gmail.com