Re: Which version for an old PC?
aawilliams_at_watchdog.net.nz
Date: 06/10/04
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Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 13:12:12 +1200
On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 23:39:44 GMT, David <thunderbolt01@netscape.net>
wrote:
>David wrote:
>> aawilliams@watchdog.net.nz wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> How difficult is Slackware to install?
>>
>>
>> It was the first distro I was able to install but that was about 6 or 7
>> years ago and things have changed for the better on all distro's since
>> then. If you take your time, read the documentation included throughout
>> the install, and have a basic understanding of what partitions you need
>> you shouldn't have any problems.
>>
>> That said I would be sure you have read up on how to configure X after
>> the install if you are trying to install a desktop system.
>>
>
>Keep the partition scheme simple until you understand things
>better. Also if you make any changes to the system make a note of
>it, you'll probably reinstall a couple of times and knowing what
>you did before will help.
>
>You only need 2 partitions. A "/" root partition and as swap
>partition. Those are pretty much required. I would also make a
>/home partition so you can, if needed, do a reinstall without
>losing your personal data.
Thank you David
-Eddie
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