On Mon, 2009-10-26 at 18:06 -0700, John Jason Jordan wrote: [snip]
> I note there is a net install. I don't completely trust my net > connection. It's fast, but sometimes Comcast throws me a curve. I'd > much rather download an ISO via torrent, even if it's several CDs or > DVDs. I'm in no rush. But I can't find the 64-bit ISO to download. For > some reason I find Debian's web pages very confusing to navigate. I > guess that's not a good omen, huh? I use the net install, because the packages that you install off of the CD will probably need an update, which means that you will need to download the current packages anyway. So, why not just download the current packages as part of the install process? The net install can still give you a functional computer without a network connection, you just don't get the GUI. Or most of your usual commands, but it is functional. If Comcast knows your MAC address (the hardware address of your network card), you should be good to go. If not, unplug your Comacast device for 5 minutes, then plug it back in and then start your install. Good luck, -- Derek Loree <[email protected]> Loree Consulting _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
