[plug] things I need for a debian install?

[Craig Reynolds]

> The only thing I'll say is that the value of Debian only really becomes
> apparent as you use it over an extended period of time - you _probably_
> won't get all that much from just installing and playing with it for a
bit.
>
> Unless you're quite literally just wanting to install it to gain some
> confidence and experience in the installation process. Which is a
> reasonable idea I guess :).
>
pretty much sums it up, along with wanting to see what it is like

> If I've got that right, then I'd also suggest that after you've tried
> Debian, you might like to try installing NetBSD (and perhaps even OpenBSD
> if you're feeling really enthused). I found installing and using both of
> these for a bit really helped to solidify my understanding of operating
> systems in general and Linux in particular - in much the same way as
> installing and using Linux can help you to understand things about
> Microsoftean operating systems.
>
> Always good to get a different perspective.
>
> > So I am wondering if anyone can recommend a few must have resources for
> > when I get around to doing this?
>
> The only thing I'd really _strongly_ recommend is another working and
> network-enabled machine nearby, preferably with the Debian install
> documentation up in a web browser.
>
there should be another machine near by at the time, and that is what I was
planning to do