Learning debian Linux

From: Knut Willy (willy35_at_c2i.net)
Date: 11/20/03

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Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 10:42:31 +0100

    I am a novice at Linux. Never used it, but want to teach myself.

    1. Have a Windows-98 PC, which has internet connection.
       Do not intend to use Linux on this one.
       Afraid of having two operating systems on same machine.

    2. Have a portable Compaq PC, (Windows-95) on which I intend to install Linux.
       This Compaq has no internet connection, no CD station. Only a A: station for 1,44 mb diskettes.

    3. My intention is to do all downloading on the Win-98 PC, and then copy everything over to the Compaq, using diskettes.

    4. I read somewhere that Debian Linux is the best choice for a novice learner. And also that one does not need to install EVERYTHING from Linux.
      Just a small starter package will do. A minimum package.

    5. Is it possible to go ahead as I have mentioned above?

    Knut W. Jakset
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