slackware 9.1 install and source iso??

Lleb_KCir · 05-26-2004, 11:33 PM

ok do i need the install or source iso for just putting it on a system? i am guessing its just the install, but what is the differance?

is there a differance, and are the source CDs installable?

MS3FGX · 05-26-2004, 11:45 PM

The source CDs are just for, well the source. They contain source code for the system. They are not required at all, and are really of no use unless you intend to do some heavy modification to the system.

Only the first CD is actually needed to get Slackware up and running. The second disk is for installing X and your desktop environment, but it isn't required if you don't want or need a GUI (for a server for instance).

frandalla · 05-26-2004, 11:48 PM

install isos are to make a fresh install (or update). the source isos you use if you need the source code from packages that come with the install isos. =)

Lleb_KCir · 05-26-2004, 11:49 PM

thank you for confirming what i suspected to be true. ill install the GUI just as im still way to new to linux to go 100% without it yet. someday im sure ill be able to do it all without a GUI, but for now i still like the point and click for some things.

Lleb_KCir · 05-27-2004, 12:10 AM

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Originally posted by frandalla
install isos are to make a fresh install (or update). the source isos you use if you need the source code from packages that come with the install isos. =)

does a newbie need that level of material? it will be running apache, but that is about as advanced as it will be for a while until i can figure out enough about how to run a mail server on it later on.

Poetics · 05-27-2004, 05:35 AM

You're really not going to need the source files, especially if you're just playing around. Everything on CD1 and CD2 should keep you busy for some time.