Nathan Pitmanhello, my name is
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Linux virgin no more Jun 04. 057

So I’ve taken my first step. I downloaded the latest stable release of Debian (3.0r5) via BitTorrent, burnt it to CD and then completed a basic installation. I have been using a fantastic walkthrough that I found on OSnews.com and it’s helped to make sense of the less than jargon free choices you have to make during setup.

Currently I do not have a wireless network card for my linux box so I have yet to set up any sources for updates etc and have yet to make the box visible on my network. My next step is probably to plug the machine directly into my wireless router and make it visible. Then configuring Apt to use FTP or HTTP and install Samba.

Once I have the box visible via a cabled connection then perhaps I’ll take the next step, purchasing a suitable wireless network card and configuring it. Off to google that right now… I’ll let you know how I get on.

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I would suggest to use Debian Sarge on desktop PC’s.

More new packages and mor support for devices etc. such as wireless device.

Try to also use new kernel as 2.6.x.

:)

Posted by Oğuz Demirkapı on 04/06/2005 at 11:22 AM

Hmm… in which case, as you say, perhaps Debian Woody is not the right choice for me… does anyone ese have experience of configuring a linux distro for a wireless network?

Posted by Nathan Pitman on 04/06/2005 at 11:22 AM

Howdy!

I was reading your post here and I couldn’t help but mention that if you do go out and get a “suitable” wireless card, be careful which one you choose.  I about needed a brain transplant to get my Netgear WG511a working.  If you are possessed of a 2.6 kernel, you probably won’t have many issues with firmware, etc., but it pays to do a little research into which card you pick.  Godspeed, and welcome to the club :>

Posted by hink on 04/06/2005 at 11:22 AM

Any idea how to determine what kernel I’m running? I’m toying with the idea of ditching Debian for a clean ubuntu install at the mo, I have heard good things about it being well suited to newbies.

Posted by Nathan Pitman on 04/06/2005 at 11:22 AM

Nathan, “uname -r” will show your kernel version : )

Posted by Turnip on 04/06/2005 at 11:22 AM

Cheers.

Posted by Nathan Pitman on 04/06/2005 at 11:22 AM

I’ve heard nothing but good things about Ubuntu too.

The guys at LUG Radio (Linux Users Group Radio) are always evangelising about it. Sounds like it’s good for newer users and experienced users alike.

Posted by Stuart on 04/06/2005 at 11:22 AM

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