John Jason Jordan wrote: > On Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:14:39 -0500 > Richard Owlett<[email protected]> dijo: > >>> It would probably be much more pleasant to install from the >>> installation DVD. Even if the library wifi does work, what happens >>> when later you want to install another package or maybe even >>> reinstall. Then you have to do it over the modem or head down to the >>> Library. You can buy the installation DVD's for about $3 - $6 from >>> several places http://www.debian.org/CD/vendors/#us. Somebody in the >>> group might even have a copy to send you. > >> Solving the wrong problem [*GRIN*] >> Installs fine from any of several versions of the LiveCD. >> WiFi works fine after those installs. >> The problem with _those_ installs is that you get something >> claiming "to be everything to everybody". Even P.T. Barnum >> knew better ;) >> >> I have been told that netinst is capable of the fine control >> of *initially* installed packages that I desire. Besides >> netinst should work. There's a subtle bub in here somewhere. >> I'm retired. Therefore have time to searching and testing >> that various people suggest. > > I understand why you don't want the install DVD. > > There is a debian listserv. You might find more expert help there. > > http://www.debian.org/MailingLists/subscribe
I'm already on thier user list. I find it useful to jog my thought process to ask in an alternate. It has lead to several "AHAAA moments" ;) _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
