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From: "Lloyd D Budd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: suggestions for ch1, Woody Install x86 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-Authentication-Info: Submitted using SMTP AUTH LOGIN at fep01-mail.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com from [198.4.83.52] using ID <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> at Mon, 26 Aug 2002 11:25:01 -0400 X-Spam-Status: No, hits=1.1 required=5.0 tests=DOUBLE_CAPSWORD version=2.31 X-Spam-Level: * Hello, I have made some suggestions for the 1st chapter of the Woody x86 install doc. I did not get all the way through, before I got overwhelmed, and already had the product installed. My suggestions are presented here in the order that they would appear in the document. Although, I understand that the translations are excellent, I have used some energy to try and consider people that are not native English speakers in my word choose. Also, could you please contact the appropriate ppl to have http://www.debian.org/releases/woody/i386/ to identify the architecture near the top of the page. Enjoy, Lloyd D Budd **title: > Installing Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 For Intel x86 Installing Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 for Personal Computers (x86) **Abstract: > This document contains installation instructions for the > Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 system, for the Intel x86 ("i386") architecture. > It also contains pointers to more information and information on > how to make the most of your new Debian system. This document is intented for people new to installing the Debian GNU/Linux Operating System. It covers Debian GNU/Linux version 3.0 on Personal Computers compatable with the Intel x86 architecture. The modular organization of this document makes it useful to users of all experience level. Throughout this document we identify additional resources. Near the end of this document we assist you with next steps as a Debian user. # or change next steps, and ch 9 title to "first activites" The most recent revision of this document can be found at http://www.debian.org/releases/woody/i386/ . There you can also find this document translated into a large number of languages. If you are looking for Debian installation instructions for another platform please see http://www.debian.org/releases/woody/installmanual . > The procedures in this document are not to be used for users upgrading > existing systems; if you are upgrading, see the Release Notes for Debian > version 3.0 for personal computers > (http://www.debian.org/releases/woody/i386/release-notes/). <p> This document does not cover upgrading existing systems; if you are upgrading, see the Release Notes for Debian version 3.0 on Personal Computers (http://www.debian.org/releases/woody/i386/release-notes/). ** Copyright Notice > If you modify and improve this document, we ... 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