But I will install cent os 6 32 bit on the vps later on.
On 24/02/2012 02:25 AM, Rob Kampen wrote: > On 02/24/2012 12:25 PM, Wuxi Ixuw wrote: >> Is it advised to install on a virtual machine like vmware or a real >> computer? > If you are going to use CentOS 6 - as a VM host it must be installed on > a 64 bit architecture! >> On 24/02/2012 01:22 AM, Lamar Owen wrote: >>> On Thursday, February 23, 2012 05:35:32 PM Wuxi Ixuw wrote: >>>> Ok, I've found many versions from it, one for 700 MB and others for a >>>> DVD, which one I should get? >>> While I specifically stated the installation media, you should get both the >>> DVD1 and DVD2; specifically, assuming a 32-bit system (you mentioned trying >>> on a Pentium 4 or Pentium D, so 64-bit may not be an option, and isn't >>> really necessary for a 'lab' machine anyway; you do need as much memory as >>> you can cram in that old Optiplex, with an absolute minimu of 1GB (and it's >>> going to top out less than 4GB anyway....)), you need to download, from a >>> mirror: >>> CentOS-6.2-i386-bin-DVD1.iso >>> CentOS-6.2-i386-bin-DVD2.iso >>> >>> While DVD2 is somewhat optional, it won't hurt to have it on hand just in >>> case. >>> >>> The LiveDVD and LiveCD options boot up to a usable desktop, and you can >>> install from them, but if you're wanting the *server* install experience >>> you need the others, not the LiveDVD or LiveCD. >>> >>> Now, go give it a whirl, make sure you read the documentation on >>> installation on the CentOS.org website, and come back in a few days when >>> you've played with that installation a while. >>> _______________________________________________ >>> CentOS mailing list >>> CentOS@centos.org >>> http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos >> _______________________________________________ >> CentOS mailing list >> CentOS@centos.org >> http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos > _______________________________________________ > CentOS mailing list > CentOS@centos.org > http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos _______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
