[PLUG] REALITY CHECK - was [Re: "Debian netinst.iso" vs "Wifi hot spot"]

[Richard Owlett]

John Jason Jordan wrote:
> On Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:14:39 -0500
> Richard Owlett<rowlett at cloud85.net>  dijo:
>
>>> It would probably be much more pleasant to install from the
>>> installation DVD. Even if the library wifi does work, what happens
>>> when later you want to install another package or maybe even
>>> reinstall. Then you have to do it over the modem or head down to the
>>> Library. You can buy the installation DVD's for about $3 - $6 from
>>> several places http://www.debian.org/CD/vendors/#us. Somebody in the
>>> group might even have a copy to send you.
>
>> Solving the wrong problem [*GRIN*]
>> Installs fine from any of several versions of the LiveCD.
>> WiFi works fine after those installs.
>> The problem with _those_ installs is that you get something
>> claiming "to be everything to everybody". Even P.T. Barnum
>> knew better ;)
>>
>> I have been told that netinst is capable of the fine control
>> of *initially* installed packages that I desire. Besides
>> netinst should work. There's a subtle bub in here somewhere.
>> I'm retired. Therefore have time to searching and testing
>> that various people suggest.
>
> I understand why you don't want the install DVD.
>
> There is a debian listserv. You might find more expert help there.
>
> http://www.debian.org/MailingLists/subscribe

I'm already on thier user list.
I find it useful to jog my thought process to ask in an 
alternate.
It has lead to several "AHAAA moments" ;)