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.

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Subsections

• Supported Hardware
  • Memory and Disk Space Requirements
  
  
• Before You Start
  • Information You Will Need
  
  
• Partitioning Your Hard Drive
  • Background
  • Planning Use of the System
  • PC Disk Limitations
  • Device Names in Linux
  • Recommended Partitioning Scheme
  • Partitioning Prior to Installation
    • Partitioning from DOS or Windows
    • Lossless Repartitioning
  • Debian Installation Steps
  
  
• Choosing Your Installation Media
  • Installing from a CD-ROM
  • Booting from Floppies
    • Creating Floppies from Disk Images
    • Booting Debian
  
  
• Booting the Installation System

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John Goerzen / Ossama Othman