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Solved: I only have a 700Mb CDswould like to try Debian

Post by domdog »

I only have 700MB CDs and no DVD Burner. I can't see any way to boot from 4G stick...

I'm a beginner and I dislike the simple answers not working....please explain this why this problem exists (ie 8?? MB OS).

Frustrated at the start :(

Kurt
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ds2992

Re: I only have a 700Mb CDswould like to try Debian

Post by ds2992 »

external dvd writer $40.00
pack of dvd/r $15.00
Linux Mint Priceless.

So if you can afford it. that aint a bad route to take. However i do believe there is a way to create a bootable usb image of debian.
http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=37777
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/linux/cr ... -easy-way/
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Re: I only have a 700Mb CDswould like to try Debian

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Moved here from Newbie Questions
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vrkalak

Re: I only have a 700Mb CDswould like to try Debian

Post by vrkalak »

Or try another popular distro like:

#!Crunchbang/Linux ... based on Debian Squeeze in either Xfce or Openbox version.

Crunchbang is very 'stable' fast and lightweight . . . and is only about 650 Mb total
Crunchbang, also, has a great forum . . . and some extremely informative Wiki pages.
CrunchBang is a Debian GNU/Linux based distribution offering a great blend of speed, style and substance. Using the light Xfce desktop environment or the nimble Openbox window manager, it is highly customisable and provides a modern, full-featured GNU/Linux system without sacrificing performance.
Crunchbang/Linux > http://crunchbanglinux.org/
Crunchbang Forum > http://crunchbanglinux.org/forums/
Crunchbang Wiki > http://crunchbanglinux.org/wiki/about
runbei

Re: I only have a 700Mb CDswould like to try Debian

Post by runbei »

Crunchbang may not be the best choice for newbies or anyone valuing a stable system. From the CB site:
Disclaimer
CrunchBang Linux is not recommended for anyone needing a stable system or anyone who is not comfortable running into occasional, even frequent breakage. CrunchBang Linux could possibly make your computer go CRUNCH! BANG! Therefore CrunchBang Linux comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
jeffreyC

Re: I only have a 700Mb CDswould like to try Debian

Post by jeffreyC »

But the disclaimer is really a joke which started when CrunchBang was based on Ubuntu.

You could install Debian from a CD then change your sources list to LMDE.
craig10x

Re: I only have a 700Mb CDswould like to try Debian

Post by craig10x »

Yes...that was said "tongue in cheek" (in other words, it's a joke)... :)
vrkalak

Re: I only have a 700Mb CDswould like to try Debian

Post by vrkalak »

runbei wrote:Crunchbang may not be the best choice for newbies or anyone valuing a stable system.]
Crunchbang is based on Debian Squeeze and NOT on 'testing' . . . which makes Crunchbang very 'stable'

And, yes . . . the Disclaimer is/was a 'joke' :lol: . . . a slight 'tongue in cheek' thing by the #! Dev.

I would recommend Crunchbang to any Linux newbie ... just go with the Xfce desktop Easier to Learn and Use.
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Re: I only have a 700Mb CDswould like to try Debian

Post by domdog »

Thanks every one for the Replies,

I used the howtogeek.com link and set up a bootable memory stick to try out the OS. It was fun and worked great at what it did.


I downloaded Debian-gnome-i386 and used another computer to make a DVD. I installed in last night and things seem to be working well.

Once again, I appreciate all the info.
Dave68

Re: I only have a 700Mb CDswould like to try Debian

Post by Dave68 »

Please add Solved to the Subject in your original Post so that other Users can easily find this information.

Thanks,
Dave
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