On Fri, Oct 05, 2012 at 07:03:11PM -0400, Wally Lepore wrote: > Hi Members, > > I just downloaded the Debian netinst.iso file called > debian-6.0.6-i386-netinst.iso. The file is only 191 MB because it > installs the most basic Debian system. I then acquire the rest via the > internet.
Yep, that is what the netinst is for. :) > I will be installing Debian to a freshly wiped-clean hard drive. No > other OS will be present on the hard drive. Not a Dual boot (in this > case). I do have windows loaded on a separate hard drive but I will > remove this drive and install the Debian drive when I choose to work > with the Debian OS. Debian will coexist with other OS's whereas Windows is a selfish OS and wants everything for itself. I would ditch Windows completely unless you know you need it because you have proprietry software. Although nowadays there is usually a Linux alternative. More importantly, is hardware support; make sure Linux will work with your hardware. I would grab a LiveCD and check the hardware works. At least you can get a listing (lspci, et al) for further checks. > I understand I can load a dual boot using two separate drives as I > found instructions here that describe the set-up: > http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/07/23/dual-boot-ubuntu-12-04-and-windows-7-on-a-computer-with-2-hard-drives/ Yeah, just be aware of the Disk UUID and also where you stick the MBR. > But unless someone can kindly convince me otherwise, I simply prefer > to keep both OS's from ever knowing each other. I hope this method > does not cause BIOS or firmware issues. The hardware may require firmware regardless. That is why I suggest you get a listing of your hardware, then you can find out if firmware is required. -- "If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." --- Malcolm X -- 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/20121006085413.GD18130@tal
