Hi, Wally, On 7 October 2012 22:26, Wally Lepore <wallylep...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> On 7 October 2012 19:05, Wally Lepore <wallylep...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> I'm not understanding please. Do I download the .zip file you >>> suggested and run that from the USB stick and that alone will tell me >>> if any firmware is needed for my system prior to running the netinst >>> CD I created? > >> On Oct 7, 2012 at 2:18 PM, Lisi Reisz <lisi.re...@gmail.com> replied: >> >> No. You have to offer that at a later stage when you are asked for it >> by the installer. >>> > Hi Lisi, > > Thanks for helping again. Can we please start over? I'm not understanding. > > Before installing Debian Squeeze via the netinst.iso file, I was > advised to run the Debian LiveCd to test my systems hardware. Is this > still recommended or should I forget the liveCD and simply begin the > install process to my hard drive using the netinst CD that I burned?
Yes. Just try to install. It will soon tell you that there is a problem, if there is one. And what have you got to lose? > If you do recommend that I simply begin the install to my hard drive, > and if during the install, the installer asked for firmware, then I > place the USB stick into the computer (that has the the firmware on > it) Yes. > OR should the USB stick already be in the computer prior to the > install? No. If you need to put it in, you will be asked by the installer. > This is confusing and I appreciate your help. You are making it a good deal more confusing than it needs to be. There is nothing we can say that will enable you to visualise the whole process. Just take a leap in the dark. > Here is the link where I downloaded the firmware .zip file > http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/firmware/squeeze/current/ It doesn't matter. Just install. If you have got the wrong file the installer will soon tell you! >> I would strongly recommend using ethernet, not wi-fi, for your net >> install if you possibly can. It is easier and you are much less >> likely to need firmware. >> > > Thanks for that advice. Yes, I am using ethernet for the net install. [snip a long list of unnecessary details.] > Just trying to get Debian installed. Thank you very much! Then install it! As one paranoid to another, you really have nothing to lose. BEFORE DOING ANYTHING AT ALL MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE YOUR WINDOWS DRIVE WELL BACKED UP. Sorry to shout, but you don't seem to have taken that in!! Your Windows drive is precious to you. You need to have a good backup at all times. What if your drive dies? You are not paranoid enough about this!! Then, just install and see where it gets you. There is nothing else that we collectively can do to help you install. Only you can do anything more. Install it!! Good luck, Lisi -- 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/CAP6GWwo8QhzJcwYMFX3CS=qjul0b9bsvem5n0vg1bd829d-...@mail.gmail.com
