Re: Problem with the setup process

From: Monique Y. Mudama (spam_at_bounceswoosh.org)
Date: 08/31/05

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    Date:  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 14:34:03 -0600
    
    

    On 2005-08-31, Raj M penned:
    > I am a newbee to the linux system.
    >
    > In order to have debian as my OS, I downlaoded from
    > the debain website, the stable 3.1 version. I
    > completed the installation as per the debian setup.
    > Now after rebooting and entering the login and pwd
    > information, I get the following information.
    >
    > "Debian GNU/Linux comes with absolutely no warranty,
    > to the extent permitted by applicable law.
    > Home@debian: ~$"
    >
    > I am stuck after this message. What should I do next?
    > I couldn't find any tips/direction in the Debian book
    > that I have with me.
    >

    You're looking at a command prompt. The ~ indicates that you're in
    your own home directory. Congratulations! You have a working Debian
    system.

    What you should do next depends on what you want to do next. What do
    you want to do with this machine?

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