Text 753, 61 rader
Skriven 2006-09-01 00:59:00 av Angus McLeod (468.dove-nix)
    Kommentar till text 752 av ROB MCCART (467.dove-nix)
Ärende: Re: Laptop Linux/bsd/unix
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  Re: Re: Laptop Linux/bsd/unix
  By: ROB MCCART to ANGUS MCLEOD on Thu Aug 31 2006 01:16:00

 > RM> > I'm really not thinking that any total computer neophyte should
 > RM> > I'm just thinking that anyone with some idea of what they are 
 >   > > doing on computers in general should have enough documentation to 
 >   > > get the OS working to the point where they can do the basics and 
 >   > > then maybe start learning the fine tuning aspects from other 
 >   > > sources online.
 > 
 > AM>Ok, fair enough.  But the definition of "some idea of what they are doing
 >   >on computers" is now open for discussion.
 > 
 > Let's say anyone that could install Windows and get it running..   B)

Proponents of that OS frequently argue that *anyone* could install Windows 
and get it running.  I am willing to admit that it does take *some* 
computer savvy to get Slackware installed.

 > ...the best course of action is the same as Windows offers, although of 
 > course Linux would/should/could be much more detailed.   That choice 
 > being:
 > 
 > A -  Default install
 > B - Custom Installation (Recommended only for experienced users)

I can't remember right now, and don't feel like firing up the installer, 
but Slackware offers several installation choices, like FULL, STANDARD, 
MENU, CUSTOM, and so forth.  Some of these allow you to walk away and let 
the machine do it.

 > AM>Slackware, for instance, allows you to initially slice up your HD into
 >   >various slices, and then later specify different slices for your
 >   >filesystem tree.

 > Yes, I've heard a few people's versions of the best way to do that
 > but in my suggested case there would be an automated setup for that
 > that would work fine for most people.

I always recommend a simple slicing system for newcomers.  A swap-slice is 
always a good idea, IMHO.  Then, a single slice with the entire OS on it, 
and the remainder of the disk unsliced.  Slice this space later and mount 
it where you need it.

 > Later, once you're an 'expert', you'd know how you can improve on that 
 > if the default is not exactly right for you.

Once you have some experience, you can start putting the OS on separate 
slices from the start.  And the slicing arrangement depends on the 
intended use of the machine, so it won't be the same all the time.

 > Defaults generally install too much stuff and suck to varying
 > degrees but for newbies they are simple and almost always work
 > when done.

I agree.
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