On Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:16:23 -0500, Tom Poe wrote: > Camaleón wrote: >> On Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:51:21 -0500, Tom Poe wrote: >> >> >>> Hi: Is this correct list for learning how to install and use debian? >>> >>> >> (...) >> >> I hope so :-) >> >> >> > OK. So, for starters, I'd like to know which version to use.
That will vary based on the role of your machine. - Debian lenny (current stable) is recommended for any use (servers, workstations, laptops...). - Debian squeeze (current testing) is recommended for a bit more advanced users and for newer hadware. Being your first Debian installtion, I would start with Lenny. > Lookslike I can contribute to debian if I purchase CD/DVD, right? I'm > on fixed income, so would have to send money order. Any suggestions? You can contribute in many ways (translating, reporting bugs, helping others...), not just "by money". Anyway, you can buy a CD/DVD: Vendors of Debian CDs http://www.debian.org/CD/vendors/index.en.html Just look for any that suits your needs (which accepts money orders). Of course, you can also get a free copy of Debian. > My wish list: I'd like to install debian on desktop that serves as > workstation/server. The desktop has two hard drives, 80GB and 160GB. > Would like to use both drives as one. Not sure how to prepare drive > settings to install with reformatting both when inserting CD/DVD. Any > suggestions appreciated (really limited computer skills, here). Tom Uf, you start hard :-) I think you will need to setup LVM, wich adds a layer of complexity in the installation and management. I do not use LVM at all so someone here with experience in this would serve you better. I'd recommend reading: 6.3.2.4. Configuring the Logical Volume Manager (LVM) http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/amd64/ch06s03.html.en#di-partition Greetings, -- Camaleón -- 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/pan.2010.08.14.17.31...@gmail.com