Do I need all the cds?

lefthanded · 09-04-2006, 05:50 PM

To install Fedora ? I unfortunately do not have a fast connection.

macemoneta · 09-04-2006, 07:27 PM

Yes, but I suggest getting the DVD. If your connection is slow:

1- Get the respin-DVD; it has all the maintenance already applied, so you save downloading a gigabyte of updates after the install,

2- Contact a local LUG (Linux User Group) in your area. Most will burn a set of CDs or a DVD for you for free,

3- Ask your Linux using friends and neighbors,

4- Some public libraries will provide copies of Linux software - check with your local branch,

5- You can buy the disk(s) already burned from many places.

punker22 · 09-05-2006, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lefthanded

To install Fedora ? I unfortunately do not have a fast connection.

no, you only need based on what packages you are installing, some people use as little as 2 some use all of them.

-Scott

decrepit · 09-05-2006, 05:28 AM

I only used the first 2 for a gnome desktop installation

macemoneta · 09-05-2006, 08:58 AM

And I used four of the CDs. What do you suggest he does when half-way through the install, it asks for a disk he doesn't have?

decrepit · 09-05-2006, 09:18 AM

Good question,
what happens if the cd isn't forthcoming??? does the whole instalation fail or just that program get omited.

macemoneta · 09-05-2006, 09:24 AM

If you can't supply the CD, the installation fails.

decrepit · 09-05-2006, 09:26 AM

OK so if you don't want the default "desktop" option you'd better have all the cds.
Is that better???