On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 03:55:09 -0500, Chad Perrin <perrin@apotheon.com> wrote:
> If you get the opportunity, and are up for trying something for the sake
> of finding out how it works for you, I recommend using the new net
> installer with a broadband connection. It has been an overall great
> experience for me, working with this installer. My usual approach is to
> install the OS in minimal form, choosing the "don't install anything
> extra during OS installation, just use apt-get after the installation"
> approach to getting the system I want. I've tried the dselect and
> aptitude methods, and found both wanting in a number of different
> manners. The same goes for tasksel, but moreso.
>
> I get great results from installing a lean, console-based system, then
> using apt-get to install everything I want on the system, though.
Ok, there were a number of ISOs and I wasn't sure which to start with.
I'm downloading bootvanilla_iso right now.
So, if I want to end up with a KDE window manager, this is easy?
hard? impossible? If KDE is too complicated, how about IceWM?
John
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