Which of Sarge's 14 CD's do I actually need?
 

It's a n00b type question, but I noticed that on LinuxISO.org the first 5 Sarge CDs were boot disks! I want Debian and every single one of the 15490 packages it comes with (I like to have it all in life!), so which disks do I need? It's all very confusing!
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If you WANT it all, you need to GET it all.

Alternatively, if you have a decent internet connection all you need is the net-install disc (or just the first disc, which is essentially the net-install disc plus a bunch of the most commonly used software packages).

I can't use any type of net installation, 'coz I have a stupid modem which requires reams of software to run under Linux. That's why I want it all, so that there is an outside chance it might work!

I'm just confused as to why the first 5 disks are all boot disks!

See if this guide helps.