On Sunday 06 Jul 2008 08:01, h.godavari@shaw.ca wrote:
I am planning on installing Debian on one of my computers and learn to live happily ever after. I am afraid I am used to the GUI of MS. Now that I confessed my erroneous ways, what do I need to look out for while installing Debian (with a GUI to begin with).
If you are going to use only the standard desktop use ubuntu/kubuntu. Kubuntu is more "windows like". If you are planning to do development etc in the near future, Debian is the way to go.
The system is "well matured" i.e., an ASUS, socket A motherboard with an AMD Athlon running at 1600(?).But then I am not a gamer or into graphics.
Details, Details, the devil is in the details. What model of ASUS mobo, what hard drive, what graphics chipset, what sound chip. Every mobo comes with a particular chipset and often same models have a slightly different version or even different combos. Get this info BEFORE you start installation to save yourself grief.
Since I am a total newbie feel free to give minute details about using Deb. I realise Ubuntu or Linux-xp are far easier on my nerves and your patience but lets give it a try.
Aha. So no Ubuntu for you. Good. Use etch, 3 dvds. Remember to use the latest ssl from security.debian.org. (for a change Debian screwed up ssl throughly in etch). Backup any doze data - XP stoped booting cause it could not figure out the partitioning scheme, and requires editing some ini file to work.
Remember GNU/Linux does not assume windoisms. You will face several issues with closed file formats (doc, xls, psd, msmpeg, wma, flash, asp, MSjava, dxf and i dont know what else). But the sooner you get rid of these formats the safer will your data be, and you will realise what a ride you have been taken for by the closed software vendors.