>>>>> "James" == James D Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
James> I have installed Debian Linux 3 times and am still
James> stuck. Not every one has a degree in computer science!
You have sent this to me, the maintainer of the diskless boot
package for Debian.
As I don't think this message is directly aimed at me, I have CCed
this to the mailing list dedicated to solve user problem with Debian
(debian-user). I think somebody else will be able to respond better
then I can.
(note to debian-user: please ensure you reply to James.)
James> Have found the Partitioning info lacking [every where] it
James> appears Debian does its own sub-partitioning i.e.-tmp,
James> home, var. Yes? Is good but why not say so? I used
James> Partition Magic to set up Ext2 and Swp.
Debian is Unix. While you could have /tmp, /home, and /var in
different partitions, it is probably not a good idea unless
you have an advanced understanding of how everything works.
Just install everything in the one partition.
Then again, perhaps I misunderstood what you meant by
"sub-partitioning". Somebody else might be able to explain better.
James> Time/Clock set up is unclear, Las Vegas, NV is not listed.
Possibly a bug, I don't know. Don't live anywhere near there ;-)
James> Key touch is VERY sensitive, caused one new installation.
James> What is a "block device"? ide0?
That would refer to your hard disk.
James> Does not seem to read my CD Rom when installing Basic.
I am afraid that doesn't tell me much about the problem. What do you
mean "Does not seem"? Does it come up with any errors?
James> Need HELP on this one....How do I get back in to the root
James> as the administrator so I can finish installing packages?
James> I have the password but don't know the "name" it wants. One
James> was never established when installing. My User acct. & PW
James> works fine but can NOT finish or install anything! such as
James> X-comp.
Perhaps somebody could recommend a good book and/or other source of
information on Unix.
PS: you don't mention what version of Debian you are trying to install.
That might be important...
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Brian May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
