New to Slackware. Installation cd's help.
Hi.
Though not new to linux, it will suffice to say that I am new to slackware having used Ubuntu. I have quite familiarity with the command line as I have done some net installs in Debian. I am thinking to install slackware as I have never dared to. I am quite confused as to which disks should I install to have minimum install and Xfce desktop environment. I checked the book "Slackware linux essentials" but I can't download it? |
This will get you started, and there are other threads about minimal installs that can be searched.
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...-howto-829789/ |
A minimal install is not recommended. I did a trimmed-down install and found out why -- not a big problem but inconvenient.
EDIT: When installing for Xfce from DVD I now install everything except KDE and KDEI. Here's from the Slackware HOWTO Code:
3. Slackware Space Requirements |
The first time I installed Slack I cherry-picked my packages, but never again. The everything install is the way to go. It only eats about 5 1/2 GB of your hard drive... a base install of Windoze seven eats more than twice that, and with no software installed.
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Welcome to Slackware! Get Slack will get you to a page to select a mirror for download. Quote:
The Slackware Store is another choice that would support the project. SlackwareŽ Essentials (Slackbook) & SlackwareŽ Basics are two good sources for information. Just a few links to aid you to gaining some understanding; 1 Linux Documentation Project 2 Rute Tutorial & Exposition 3 Linux Command Guide 4 Bash Beginners Guide 5 Bash Reference Manual 6 Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide 7 Linux Newbie Admin Guide 8 LinuxSelfHelp 9 Getting Started with Linux The above links and others can be found at 'Slackware-Links'. More than just SlackwareŽ links! "Knowledge is of two kinds. We Know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it."- Samuel Johnson |
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