if you go to this link "http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/6.0.4/amd64/iso-dvd/" you will see many Debian DVD and each DVD is 4GB
debian-6.0.4-amd64-DVD-1.iso
debian-6.0.4-amd64-DVD-2.iso
debian-6.0.4-amd64-DVD-3.iso
debian-6.0.4-amd64-DVD-4.iso
debian-6.0.4-amd64-DVD-5.iso
debian-6.0.4-amd64-DVD-6.iso
debian-6.0.4-amd64-DVD-7.iso
debian-6.0.4-amd64-DVD-8.iso

so why it have many DVD ?
one more thing is it have as the following:
(http://www.debian.org/CD/http-ftp/#stable)
amd64
armel
kfreebsd-i386
kfreebsd-amd64
i386
ia64
mips
mipsel
powerpc
sparc
s390
source
multi-arch
so why there are so many ? and which one should we choose ?

thanks in advance for any help !!

Vannath

Hi,

Normally you only need the first DVD. The other DVD's are there in case you don't want/have an internet connection and provide all the packages. Most people don't need the extra DVD's.

Debian provides installable media for many different platforms. If you have a normal pc or notebook you need to pick one of the following: amd64 (64 bits) or i386 (32 bits).

Hope this helps.

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thanks so if i have Dell Server, HP Server or IBM Server 64 bit which one should i choose from the following?
amd64
armel
kfreebsd-i386
kfreebsd-amd64
i386
ia64
mips
mipsel
powerpc
sparc
s390
source
multi-arch

Hi,

The question is too broad to give a precise answer.

I've noticed that more and more servers (be it build by HP, Dell, IBM, ...) nowadays are i386 or amd64 (intel/amd) based, but there are exceptions. Without details about which specific server type you are talking about this cannot be answered.

Hope this helps.

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thanks yes your answers really help because i just starting to use Debian so may be i have many question.

you say "If i have a normal pc or notebook i need to pick one of the following: amd64 (64 bits) or i386 (32 bits)."
but if i have Server so which one should i pick it up ?

Hi,
I cannot answer that, see my previous post. We need details: Brand and type to start with.

One other thing: When you mention server do you mean a machine that is configured to be a server or are you talking about hardware that is specifically build to act as server?

amd64 is what you need.

The installer will give you the option of what to install on your system. The defaults are for Desktop Environment and basic core utilities.

There are a number of other options too.

You don't need the DE so just de-select it. You will see other options you do want, select them. The arrow keys will navigate the options and the space bar will toggle to select or de-select.

thanks, i got it !!

Great.

Now if you would go to the top of the page here where it says "Thread Tools" and mark it "Solved" it would be of help for folks in the future who have a similar problem and run a forum search.

The Debian system of install disks and the installer are unique to Debian. They seem a little strange until you get the feel for it. I think it is about the best system around.

All of the disks besides the number 1 disk are kept up to date (weekly) with the repo and contain the official Debian repo. You could burn all of them and go somewhere far from any connection and install an up to date Debian install.

As you can imagine, this would be great for someone setting up a server for some sort of medical service in a remote location.

With the same disks you could also bring all the desktop or laptops up to date.

It is kind of daunting the first time you see the list of disks though. My first experience was with Lenny and all I saw was the CD list. It is a good bit longer than the DVD list.

You could also use them to make a complete repository on a USB flash, assuming they are relatively cheap. I have mine all on a USB HDD now so if someone wants a copy of anything it is there and available in one package.

you know i just join with this forums i did not familiar with it yet thank for you tell to use this forums !!

Vannath