Downloading Linux - Debian

From: Henry B (henry_baxter_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 10/28/03

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    Date: 27 Oct 2003 21:26:29 -0800

    I am a long-time (too long!) windows user looking for the light
    (Linux). After extensive searching of the groups, I have decided to
    try Debian (If thats a terrible idea, tell me). I went to download the
    ISO for
    Debian (Debian.org) - and there are 6 of them! Why so many? How can I
    get a basic Linux operating system? Is Debian the wrong choice?
    Perhaps the first ISO is everything that is essential...is this the
    case?

    Thank you so much for reading this, any help or pointers would be

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