Learning debian Linux

[Knut Willy]

I am a novice at Linux. Never used it, but want to teach myself.   1. Have a Windows-98 PC, which has internet connection.    Do not intend to use Linux on this one.    Afraid of having two operating systems on same machine.   2.  Have a portable Compaq PC, (Windows-95) on which I intend to install Linux.    This Compaq has no internet connection, no CD station.  Only a A: station for 1,44 mb diskettes.    3. My intention is to do all downloading on the Win-98 PC, and then copy everything over to the Compaq, using diskettes.    4. I read somewhere that Debian Linux is the best choice for a novice learner. And also that one does not need to install EVERYTHING from Linux.   Just a small starter package will do. A minimum package.    5. Is it possible to go ahead as I have mentioned above?     Knut W. Jakset ============