Best iso image for unstable
Hi everyone I'm about to install unstable on a new machine, I have been running debian for long and I need now a nice cd image for installing unstable, which is the preferred way? are there any weekly images with packages for unstable (to save download time)? Thanks in advance -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Best iso image for unstable
On Mon, Aug 23, 2004 at 12:40:18PM -0300, Miguel Griffa wrote: Hi everyone I'm about to install unstable on a new machine, I have been running debian for long and I need now a nice cd image for installing unstable, which is the preferred way? are there any weekly images with packages for unstable (to save download time)? You shouldn't install 'unstable'. The new d-i I believe gives you the option which in my opinion is *complete* lunacy. Instead, I would install sarge using d-i, and dist-upgrade. The procedure for which has been well documented, several times on this list, in fact. You can find the d-i here: http://www.debian.org/devel/debian-installer/ -- Thomas Adam -- Frankly, Mr. Shankly, since you ask. You are a flatulent pain in the arse. -- Morrissey. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Best iso image for unstable
Miguel Griffa wrote: Hi everyone I'm about to install unstable on a new machine, I have been running debian for long and I need now a nice cd image for installing unstable, which is the preferred way? are there any weekly images with packages for unstable (to save download time)? Thanks in advance As far as I know, there are *no* debian/unstable iso images (it'd be a nightmare to keep those updated... ) Just use an debian/woody or debian/sarge iso, let it install the basic system -- without running tasksel or anything, I suggest, otherwise it'd load soo many packages to manage in unstable -- and do the upgrade and stuff ;) HTH, Joris -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Best iso image for unstable
Joris Huizer wrote: As far as I know, there are *no* debian/unstable iso images (it'd be a nightmare to keep those updated... ) Sarge has (currently) 13 disks. Look on Debian.org for links to the images (I think under CD Images or some such). I've had to go this route only because I don't have a good internet access at home. I am going to use them to set up a local mirror and rsync it once every couple of weeks from a friends house. Just use an debian/woody or debian/sarge iso, let it install the basic system I would agree. The latest Net-Installer is great if you have a fast connection (it's also manageable on dialup if you are patient) and install it that way. Preston
Re: Best iso image for unstable
Miguel Griffa wrote: Hi everyone I'm about to install unstable on a new machine, I have been running debian for long and I need now a nice cd image for installing unstable, which is the preferred way? are there any weekly images with packages for unstable (to save download time)? Why not just install off the 'net? Much less downloading. I well-configured proxy such as Squid will cache the files you actually used. -- Cheers John -- spambait [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tourist pics http://portgeographe.environmentaldisasters.cds.merseine.nu/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Best iso image for unstable
On Mon, Aug 23, 2004 at 04:59:31PM +0100, Thomas Adam wrote: On Mon, Aug 23, 2004 at 12:40:18PM -0300, Miguel Griffa wrote: Hi everyone I'm about to install unstable on a new machine, I have been running debian for long and I need now a nice cd image for installing unstable, which is the preferred way? are there any weekly images with packages for unstable (to save download time)? You shouldn't install 'unstable'. The new d-i I believe gives you the option which in my opinion is *complete* lunacy. Um, why? Sure, debootstrap in unstable breaks from time to time, but hasn't broken in quite a while due to the freeze and impending release. -- You win again, gravity! -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
