[plug] Debian

[Bret Busby]

Garry wrote:
> 
> Brett,
> 
> Sorry to hear that you took 3 hrs to travel the 20 odd kms to the Installfest.
> Yes, arriving late would have been awkward, with 2 or 3 machines.
> 
> One way to get a set of disks, would be to ask someone who is into Debian to
> copy them for you, and post them. BUT, you are far more likely to succeed if
> you offer to cover cost of disks and postage etc. I think maybe $10-12 would
> cover it. There is 3 disks involved.
> 
> You would then not have to travel at all.
> Or if picking up disks from someone, have 3 of their favourite (ask them) brand of disk in hand. Then, simply read the
> documentation for instructions on how to do an installation in a
> particular way.
> 
> Another way, would be to ask if there is anyone in your area who would be
> prepared to help you. I'm sure there would be someone living between
> Maddington-Armadale, who, _if asked nicely_, would be prepared to help.
> 
> I obtained a set of Debian disks following a chance conversation with Frank at
> the Installfest. He copied them for me for the UCC PLUG meeting the next day.
> (Thanks again Frank.)  I am interested in learning about Debian, but it may
> happen that it doesn't turn out to be my distribution of choice.
> 
> If it doesn't, I'll just donate the 3 disks to the club for the software
> library.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Garry.

Thanks for the suggestions, Garry.

It seems to be all tooken care of.

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Bret Busby

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