On Wed, 2007-11-07 at 21:15 +1030, Tim wrote: > Tim: > >> By comparison, I've observed that network or local hard drive > >> installs take from around 15 to 25 minutes, on average. > > Mike Chambers: > > Fresh/clean install. And the last couple versions have been like > > this. And they are taking little over an hour to install, and that as > > for around 868 or so packages. Also an NFS based install via boot.iso > > and the DVD.iso. > > > > BTW, that is on a 2.8Ghz 1G Memory system. > > That does seem long, but I should have asked how much are you > installing? Everything but the kitchen sink? I tend to just do a basic > install, but maybe add about 5 or so packages. And my systems are a > fraction of that speed. Just the basic one that comes up initially, productivity/whatever option that is already selected. Didn't even bother to customize or anything. Hrm, guess I'm gonna have to really really do a good precise timing on it next time, as I am 2nd guessing myself on how long it really took. -- Mike Chambers Madisonville, KY "The best lil town on Earth!"
