Re: New Install Idea

Gustavo Seabra wrote:

Robert Spangler wrote:

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On Saturday 29 January 2005 11:55, Matthew Miller wrote:

> I was just wondering if there are and install packages out there like
> the new Debian Install? I find this approach to be the most optimal
> since you are always installing the latest version of the software.

Can you explain this in more detail?

Sure.

With the new Debian you down load 1 cd to start the install. The install then downloads all needed packages from the internet, thus you system already has the latest version of all software that it install. No need to install then wait another hour while it updates your system.

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Regards
Robert

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That would be good if you have broadband. But how is this supposed to work with dial up connections? (Ok, I guess one could do this just optional...)

You raise a good point, Gustavo. Connection capacity is definitely an issue. With broadband, it took more than seven hours in two updating sessions to download and upgrade the FC2 system I installed about two weeks ago. So distribution version and development pace also comes into play.