My system specs with debian/Wheezy installed as a Virtual Machine (VM) are:
Processor: Intel ATOM CPU N450 @ 1.66 GHz, 1.67 GHz, 1666 Mhz, 1 core(s), 2 Logical Installed Memory (RAM): 1.00 GB OS Name: Windows 7 Starter System Type: 32-bit operating system, x86-based pc On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Wally Lepore <wallylep...@gmail.com> wrote: > Also would like to add that my use for Debian (at this point in time) > is to simply utilize the OS for everyday tasks i.e. gmail, Office > suite etc. > > I am a heavy computer user in that on my "windows system" I have > utilized such programs as Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, Open Office, > Libre Office, a digital audio workstation (DAW) for composing a > recording audio tracks (Cakewalk/Sonar), all aspects of video-editing > (using NCH VideoPad and VirtualDub and VirtualDubMod), VLC media > player, I do web design and learning to program in "C" using various > utilities etc. > > However in regards to utilizing debian, I am not looking to jump-in > head first but simply looking proceed cautiously, learn the basics > (such as navigating the GUI, command line, shell etc) and to check my > emails (gmail), office suite and to get youtube to play videos. Those > are my immediate goals and I am sure this may keep me busy for awhile. > Thank you. > > On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 1:09 PM, Wally Lepore <wallylep...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Hi Members, >> >> Thank you for all the kind suggestions and help. I have successfully >> installed Debian/Wheezy as a Virtual Machine (using VirtualBox) on my >> net book. The install was a very interesting and worthwhile experience >> as I now have a much better understanding of how-to utilize a virtual >> machine. >> >> Yes my netbook is slow due to my current memory capacity however this >> is not an immediate concern (yet). At this point all I am really >> looking to accomplish is to learn all there is in regards to >> navigating the GUI, how-to access the shell, download and install >> programs and to maximize youtube to play videos using a non-free flash >> player. I was never able to get youtube to play videos. >> >> Last year I successfully installed "Squeeze" in a dual boot system >> configuration utilizing a seperate hardrive for each OS (Debian and >> Windows). The install was successful as well as the GRUB install (Grub >> gave me the choice at boot-up to pick either debian/squeeze or windows >> to boot). The only initial concern was while using debian, my browser >> would lock-up after a few minutes and I was never able to find a fix. >> I then had to put my whole GNU/Linux project on hold for some time due >> to other pressing commitments. I now have some time to enter back into >> this area of study and would appreciate the kind help. >> >> My current focus is on this new install (Debian/Wheezy). I would >> kindly like to know if anyone has any advice/links in regards to where >> to proceed next? I believe my next step (after the initial .iso >> install) is to "upgrade wheezy" to it's current state. A how-to on >> this would be much appreciated. Then to learn root access and the most >> frequently used commands to accomplish certain tasks. >> >> I am reading my emails from last year to become re-acquainted with >> many of the GNU/Linux terms. Thank you for your time. >> >> On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 1:54 PM, Gregory Nowak <g...@gregn.net> wrote: >>> On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 12:20:30PM -0500, Wally Lepore wrote: >>>> In regards to creating the new Virtual Machine in VirtualBox, can >>>> anyone recommend the advantages of creating a "virtual hard drive" >>>> verses a "large image file on your “real” hard disk"? >>> >>> The "large image file on your real hard disk" which the virtualbox >>> manual describes is a "virtual hard drive," so there is no difference >>> here; they are both one and the same. >>> >>> Greg >>> >>> >>> -- >>> web site: http://www.gregn..net >>> gpg public key: http://www.gregn..net/pubkey.asc >>> skype: gregn1 >>> (authorization required, add me to your contacts list first) >>> >>> -- >>> Free domains: http://www.eu.org/ or mail dns-mana...@eu.org >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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/20131125185433.ga8...@gregn.net >>> -- 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/caldxikpc+orku_qnuhx0k4iclxqw1vp0e7h8bo8w57wosum...@mail.gmail.com
