[ltp] Xandros (Now Debian)

[Bob Alexander]

Donald B. Altman wrote:
> ** Reply to message from bosslady@msgeek.com on Mon, 3 Jan 2005 11:44:25 -0500 (EST)
> 
> Hi Michelle,
> 
> As a Debian wannabe, I've got a question....
> 
> Would it make sense to install via a hard-disk install of Knoppix or Mepis, which I
> understand results in a standard Debian system, and then switch to apt-get?  My
> experience with a Knoppix HD install is that it's a snap.
> 
> If that works, I'll suggest to my grandmother that she try it herself :-) 
> 
> TIA
> 
> Don A
> 

Don,
the Knoppix HD install sure works very well.

The only thing I do not like of it is that you are left with a gazillion 
packages you will never use or even know what they are.

Af course you could start pruning them but it's a long and perillious road.

I vastly prefer a sarge netinst with a minimal system and once I get X 
and synaptic (if you like GUIs) you will be able to turn you machine 
into an efficient installation.

Also take some thoughts on partitioning.

HTH,
Bob