I haven't had any difficulty installing debian, and have had no hardware issues. On the other hand, I've never tried to install a windowing system, which is probably why I've had such an easy time of it.
As for it being the right way to proceed, it should be easy enough. Last time I installed debian I did it from 4 floppy disks, so you should be okay. It might be easier if you get hardware that isn't brand-spanking new (all three of the times I've installed debian it was with 2 year old+ hardware, so. . .). yours, JDBK > -----Original Message----- > From: John Hunter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 2:00 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Bits] installing debian > > > I am about to get a new computer (standard pentium PC) and plan to > install debian. I have always used redhat, but my recent exposure to > debian has made me a convert. I plan to use a minimal woody install > CD and do the rest over the network since I have a T1. My question > is: 1) is this the right way to proceed and 2) will the minimal > install disk recognize my hardware and add the right packages as redhat > does or do I need something extra for hardware config? > > Any other advice? > > Thanks, > JDH > _______________________________________________ > Bits mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.sugoi.org/mailman/listinfo/bits _______________________________________________ Bits mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.sugoi.org/mailman/listinfo/bits
