2 Getting Started

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” – Lao-Tsu

Now that you’ve read about the ideas and philosophy behind Linux and Debian, it’s time to start putting it on your computer! We start by talking about how to prepare for a Debian install, then about partitioning your disk, and finally, how to start up the installation system.

2.1 Supported Hardware
  2.1.1 Memory and Disk Space Requirements
2.2 Before You Start
  2.2.1 Information You Will Need
2.3 Partitioning Your Hard Drive
  2.3.1 Background
  2.3.2 Planning Use of the System
  2.3.3 PC Disk Limitations
  2.3.4 Device Names in Linux
  2.3.5 Recommended Partitioning Scheme
  2.3.6 Partitioning Prior to Installation
  2.3.7 Debian Installation Steps
2.4 Choosing Your Installation Media
  2.4.1 Installing from a CD-ROM
  2.4.2 Booting from Floppies
2.5 Booting the Installation System

Chapter 2Getting Started

Chapter 2
Getting Started