Fritz: > Help! I have recently begun an attempt to install Debian on a Sony > laptop (Mobile AMD K6-2 550MHz, 64MB RAM), and am thoroughly > overwhelmed with choices about which I know nothing! > > I only need the ability to dial-up and network, surf the internet (I > have Opera for Linux ready to install), and do some Office type stuff > (I have OpenOffice for Linux ready to install, as well) at this point. > But, when installing, I am faced with long lists of packages that I > must choose whether to install. Can anybody give me a good list of > what to choose? I am installing Debian 3.0 r4 i3.
As long as you've selected the Internet capability you can always add stuff later using `apt-get` or `aptitude` so you can ignore the rest. Also, you can always remove stuff at a later date. > Please don't make me go back to Windows.... :( Wouldn't dream of it! -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
