Re: Bare minimum

From: Jake Nelson (jnelson_at_burntmail.com)
Date: 03/28/04

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    Jaspal Singh wrote:
    > Hi All,
    >
    > I want to do the bare minimum.
    >
    > I have a quite OK system, but I want to proceed step by step, using
    > individual components to build my system.
    >
    > If I need to run a web (Apache) & a mail (Postfix) server (and I want to get
    > the latest & greatest i.e. the most recent stable versions), then am I right
    > in assuming that the following components would be needed, in order:
    >
    > i) Kernel
    > ii) Apache
    > iii) Postfix
    >
    > Would just installing these get me the complete system?
    >
    >
    > Conversaly, what does the kernel get me (and how do I install just the
    > kernel on a system?)
    > Does it get me support for most of the devices: CPU, RAM, Hard-disks,
    > CD-drives, keyboard, monitor, USB ports, network - or do I need to do more?
    >
    >
    > Any answers will help me refining my question,
    >
    > I do thank you all in advance,
    > Jaspal
    >
    >

    Linux from Scratch is a bit extreme and may not be needed depending on
    how recent the hardware you are installing on is.

    It seems as if you have not installed any linux distro as of yet. I'd
    recommend installing debian first. The install is pretty naked to begin
    with and it may do the trick for you. After you are familiarized with
    what is in linux, you can try linuxfromscratch if you feel brave.

    -jake

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