[ale] Debian install - sanity check (Turned into SuSE via FTP)

[Debrihmi]

On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 00:48:47 -0400, BruceG wrote
> On Thursday 14 August 2003 15:21, Debrihmi wrote:
> 
> > > Cool!!! I like that option! I've been reading through Debian docs,
> > > and got to the point where I've decided to hold off until the Debian
> > > Desktop project has a little more headway. This looks like a good choice.
> > >
> > > Do you know if there is a similar utility for SuSE LiveEval CD? Or
> > > would I just go with the FTP install. I think Debian is over my head
> > > for now, but SuSE might be something I could do.
> > >
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> > For SuSE, I would go with the FTP install (although I don't know if its the
> > current 8.2 install or not)
> >
> > I live and die by Debian..  My wife got my Xandros/Debian (commercial
> > Linux) for Christmas and I'm very happy with that too, it's very
> > Windows-like but does not insult your intelligence..  I'm very impressed
> > with SuSE 8.2 and am looking to get a permanent install done, so if it
> > works out with the FTP, please let me know..
> >
> > ~
> > Debrihmi
> 
> The SuSE FTP install went pretty well. I think a few people already 
> posted on installing SuSE via FTP, but I'm not the best at searching 
> archives. I downloaded the boot iso and burned to CD. Booted from 
> the CD and started from there.
> 
> The installation did not recognize my Ethernet card, so I had to go 
> into Load Modules, Network Drivers - and select the drivers for 
> NatSemi DP83815. After that it worked okay.
> 
> I downloaded from Georgia Tech server. YaST asks for the IP address 
> fo the server. It's 130.207.108.134   To figure out the address, 
> select mirrors and pick the closest mirror to you. Then ping it to 
> get the IP address. (you have to do this BEFORE starting the 
> install!) YaST will ask for a directory - the directory (on GaTech)
>  is /pub/suse/suse/i386/8.2
> 
> Now I have some tweaking to do. Have to configure Samba for print 
> sharing and home directory sharing. Have to go back into KMail and 
> configure filters (and maybe Spam Assassin). Will also need to 
> change themes and wallpapers. But for now - I have a basic SuSE 
> desktop up and running. Bruce _______________________________________________
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Very kewl!  Wish you luck.. And thanks for the directions!  :)
~ 
Debrihmi 
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