Install debian from cds

dgiik · 10-28-2007, 06:06 PM

Just downloaded all 4 DVDs of debian and installed debian. I started with the first dvd and install debian. But it never asked to scan the other 3 dvds! How do I get it to know what's on the other 4 dvds.

farslayer · 10-28-2007, 07:50 PM

You should familiarize yourself with the apt how-to

the command you are looking for is apt-cdrom add

XxQLxX · 10-29-2007, 04:45 AM

What farslayer said is very important but if this isn't your fist install of linux and your are familiar with installation process (assuming you have a dsl/cable connection) I would recommend the netinst cd. That way you dont have to install unnecessary applications and don't have to use many blank cds.

farslayer · 10-29-2007, 08:42 AM

Wonderful part about apt, you may have installed from the CD's / DVD's but it's simple to switch to an Internet repository if you want to.. (you really should if you have a broadband connection) If you only have Dial-up then I would stick with using the DVD's.. .