How do you install Debian?

Ztcoracat · 08-07-2012, 12:51 AM

Widget:
Yes I used the expert istall. I did not set up DHCP during install because my system is wireless and not sure if the subnet mask is 1.1 or 1.3 at the end. My computer see's the wusb54gc Linksys adapter to talk to the modem down the hall.

Ztcoracat · 08-07-2012, 01:33 AM

I'm in the text Editor now
#_
deb cdrom {Debian GNC/Linux 6.0.5 squeeze Official AMD 64 Nentist Binary 1
( this second line is a repeat of the first.

deb http://security.debian.org/squeeze/updatemain

deb-src http: security.debian.org/squeeze/updatemain

This is what I see on my flat screen. Somewhat unsure at this point-
The cursor is flashing. Is this where I type in man nano?

Ztcoracat · 08-07-2012, 02:26 AM

I typed man nano at the prompt and nothing happened.
Is this where I should use the arrow down key and select the first http:// in this text editor?

Ztcoracat · 08-07-2012, 03:51 AM

Very upsetting; I don't understand how to edit that file.
I'm still in the main menu of the text editor

cynwulf · 08-07-2012, 07:55 AM

Do not enter commands from within nano itself.

nano is very easy to use just do as follows:

Code:

# nano /etc/apt/sources.list

(as root - that's what the # means)

This will open the file for editing in nano - edit as follows (comment out or get rid of the cdrom lines):

Code:

deb http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/ squeeze main
#deb-src http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/ squeeze main

deb http://security.debian.org/ squeeze/updates main
#deb-src http://security.debian.org/ squeeze/updates main

# squeeze-updates, previously known as 'volatile'
deb http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/ squeeze-updates main
#deb-src http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/ squeeze-updates main

(in this case it's a configuration file or code and the # means that the line is disabled)

When you've added the above, hit CTRL+O followed by CTRL+X (save and exit).

Next do:

Code:

# aptitude update

If you want to read the man page, from the terminal (as a normal user)

Code:

$ man nano

EDDY1 · 08-07-2012, 11:13 AM

Most likely you will have to add "contrib non-free" to sources.list.
And because you have no internet connection you will have to add another cd.
You have to go thru the list of cd's to find out which has your wireless drivers.

widget · 08-07-2012, 12:04 PM

I assumed that a wired connection would work as most folks use it to install. If you can connect with a wire I would try it and see if it picks up the connection.

If not you will need some other disks but I am not sure which ones you are going to need for the "non-free" repository.

You do need to edit that file. When I posted that I did give the same command as caravel. This brings up the file in nano for editing. You have to do this as root because this is not a user editable file for very sensible reasons. There are times when it does need edited and that is done by root (administrator in MS speak).

Ztcoracat · 08-07-2012, 03:17 PM

Caravel:

I want to be certain that I understand your instruction's.
Like I said; I am in the main menu of this editor and the prompt is the flashing cursor-
At this cursor (literally) Is this where I start typing in the first Code:you gave me?

Code:

#nano /etc/apt/sources.list

... And than continue to proceed the rest of the text code you provided.
I wrote your entire message so I know what steps and their order.

Ztcoracat · 08-07-2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by widget

I assumed that a wired connection would work as most folks use it to install. If you can connect with a wire I would try it and see if it picks up the connection.

If not you will need some other disks but I am not sure which ones you are going to need for the "non-free" repository.

You do need to edit that file. When I posted that I did give the same command as caravel. This brings up the file in nano for editing. You have to do this as root because this is not a user editable file for very sensible reasons. There are times when it does need edited and that is done by root (administrator in MS speak).

I can't connect with a wire. The system is too far away from the modem. I only have the one cd/dvd from the ISO I burned.
After I follow the rest of your instructions (after the work that needs to be done while in this editor) and finish following Caravel's step by step instructions:
Should the Debian OS be up and running?

Ztcoracat · 08-07-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDDY1

Most likely you will have to add "contrib non-free" to sources.list.
And because you have no internet connection you will have to add another cd.
You have to go thru the list of cd's to find out which has your wireless drivers.

I found the rt73 driver to communicate with the Linksys wusb54gc adapter.

If I can get the Debian OS up and running I should be able to install the driver.
W/o another cd this will be difficult. Is this list of cd's on the install disc?
Or is it on the Debian website?

Ztcoracat · 08-07-2012, 04:44 PM

I now have a message ( wrote 9 lines )
And the prompt: root@localhost/home/ztcoracat#

Ztcoracat · 08-07-2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztcoracat

I now have a message ( wrote 9 lines )
And the prompt: root@localhost/home/ztcoracat#

I tried to execute apt-get and got the Failed To Fetch http: (where the system needed to go to get the packages.
Since this process has failed I am going on line and doing what I can to confirm the DHCP, the subnet mask, the gateway and call my ISP if necessary. And than re-install Debian.

I see that the DHCP step should of be completed and this is what is causing me this distress. I saw when I rebooted that Debian and Windows is dual booted. However, I do not see any other way but to re-install.
It's clear now what is essential and vital-....a connection-

EDDY1 · 08-07-2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztcoracat

I tried to execute apt-get and got the Failed To Fetch http: (where the system needed to go to get the packages.
Since this process has failed I am going on line and doing what I can to confirm the DHCP, the subnet mask, the gateway and call my ISP if necessary. And than re-install Debian.

I see that the DHCP step should of be completed and this is what is causing me this distress. I saw when I rebooted that Debian and Windows is dual booted. However, I do not see any other way but to re-install.
It's clear now what is essential and vital-....a connection-

The driver is on another cd I will search packages & let you know , which cd.

Ztcoracat · 08-07-2012, 11:07 PM

That would be very helpful. Thank You

EDDY1 · 08-07-2012, 11:20 PM

http://packages.debian.org/squeeze/firmware-ralink
Here you can also check dependencies if not already installed you will also need to fulfill them.
I have never had to do it this way so maybe someone like widget can assist you in installing.
It maybe as simple as downloading thru ubuntu & copying to /home/username/Downloads in your debian system, then extracting.