New Install Idea

Gustavo Seabra seabra at ksu.edu
Sat Jan 29 18:33:22 UTC 2005


Robert Spangler wrote:

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>On Saturday 29 January 2005 11:55, Matthew Miller wrote:
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>> > I was just wondering if there are and install packages out there like
>> > the new Debian Install? I find this approach to be the most optimal
>> > since you are always installing the latest version of the software.
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>> Can you explain this in more detail?
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>Sure.
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>With the new Debian you down load 1 cd to start the install.  The install then 
>downloads all needed packages from the internet, thus you system already has 
>the latest version of all software that it install.  No need to install then 
>wait another hour while it updates your system.
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>Regards
>Robert
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>Smile... it increases your face value!
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That would be good if you have broadband. But how is this supposed to 
work with dial up connections? (Ok, I guess one could do this just 
optional...)

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