How to run and install Slackware?

theif519 · 04-06-2011, 02:20 PM

I torrented the Slackware ISO file, and I used it in the VirtualBox and it ran perfectly, the command-line came up and all, and i did what it told me, and it took me a while with the partitions, but I don't think I did it right. I did the setup, but I had to reply on the help and descriptions... And I finally installed it, but after a few flashing screens filled with "Installing... *Input Software here*" I saw a LOT of "Not enough space on hard disk" or whatever, but it installed okay, or so it said. It asked me for more settings, it gave me 3 options, Simple, Expert, and Skip... Apparently Skip also meant Expert or Simple because it went forward, and I tried using Cancel but apparently that also means Ok because it didn't go back, it went forward, and then I reboot, and BOOM! Everything was gone

I still had my partitions assigned, but I had to go back to setup and everything, so that's when I started to stop. Any help?

bsdunix · 04-06-2011, 03:16 PM

The Slackbook will probably answer most of your questions. It's a little dated, but mostly all the information is current.

Tinkster · 04-06-2011, 08:14 PM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in <Slackware - Installation> and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

explorer · 04-06-2011, 08:15 PM

Slackware uses a text installer - somewhat old-school if you've used Ubuntu or some of the other graphical installers before. In a broad overview, you boot to the Slackware DVD, log in as root (no password), then run cfdisk to create your partitions, typically you'll need three partitions, / which is root and you need to mark it bootable, a swap partition, and /home, but you can create more partitions once you're familiar with the process. make sure to "write" your changes to disk before exiting cfdisk. Then run "setup" to install.

I second bskunix recommendation of familiarizing yourself with the process in the slackbook first.

brianL · 04-07-2011, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by theif519

I saw a LOT of "Not enough space on hard disk" or whatever

For a full install, which is recommended, you need at least 5.5 GB.

vtel57 · 04-07-2011, 09:15 AM

Dedoimedo's tutorial is a little dated (Slack v11), but it's still pretty accurate. Installing Slack hasn't changed that much.

Here ya' go --> http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/i...slackware.html

Have FUN!

CFet · 04-07-2011, 07:43 PM

This tutorial helped me out for my first Slack install.

http://www.howtoforge.com/the_perfec...op_slackware12

Slackware 12 but good info. Also, +1 for slackbook!

Happy Slacking =)