jigdo problem

[dark_flame]

I am trying to download debian etch for the amd64 architecture. I am using jigdo-win-0.7.2. Once I have downloaded the .jigdo and the .template, and it starts to download all of the files from the mirror, it will go through thousands of requests and the error "no such file or directory exists" will appear. Any help appreciated.

[vidd]

are you using dialup?

If you are using BROADBAND to connect, dont mess with the .jigdo files....grab the NETINSTALL ... its only 50 meg and will install all the latest and greatest (for etch) of the applications you want to use

If you are using DIAL-UP, try a diiferent mirror, and verify that you are entering the commands correctly. It took me a few tries to finally get jigdo to work correctly, and even with broadband, it took forever to download all the disks (14 disks!)

[ericrun]

You don't need all of the disks, you need at most, 2 for most installs.

[farslayer]

Netinstall rocks. download the netinstall iso (approx 100MB) . when you boot from the netinstall CD at the boot prompt use the command linux26 the system will install with the 2.6 kernel.

http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/da...64-netinst.iso

Usually a complete netinstall is less downloading than 2 CD Isos...


of course if you don't have broadband..

[dark_flame]

Thanks guys, I got it. However, another question arises, how do I switch desktop enviroments once I have already installed the system. I used the default gnome, which I am not to fond of. Thanks.

[ericrun]

If you have GDM or KDM installed, it they will give you a GUI logon, and you can choose your desktop. If you're getting to a black terminal screen, and running startx, and you'd like the gui, install the kdm with apt-get install kdm. When you reboot (I think kdm or startkdm from the command line will also work), you'll have the K logon screen, and the bottom right menu will allow you to choose from all installed Desktop enviroments.

[bryansmith]

GDM also has the option to choose what DE you would like to use. If you launch your DE from the command line, change your default DE in your ~/.xinitrc

Example: This is my ~/.xinitrc:

#!/bin/sh

#
# ~/.xinitrc
#
# Executed by startx (run your window manager from here)
#

exec startkde
# exec wmaker
# exec icewm
# exec blackbox
# exec fluxbox

In mine, KDE is the default. Some other options are there should you want to know how to launch those DEs.

Your ~/.xinitrc will likely look different but will have the same syntax.

*Added*
Note: There is no need for KDM or GDM if you login from the command line. You have to login to launch your DE and thus this defeats the purpose of KDM and GDM if you login at the command line.

Bryan