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so i'm looking to try out different distros, and I was wondering what i need to install for the debian iso's. When I go to the download page for HTTP, ...
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    getting debian iso's

    so i'm looking to try out different distros, and I was wondering what i need to install for the debian iso's. When I go to the download page for HTTP, there's 14 different iso's (numbered 1 - 14) and 3 update iso's. I was just wondering if I need to get all of them, or just one of them. Thanks
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    Oh no, you won't need all of those.

    If you have a fast connection, I recommend the netinstall. This way, you really only download that which you need.
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    If you have a decent broadband internet connection, you can download the first CD only (or the even smaller net-install CD) and download everything else you need after you get the OS installed.
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    I actually would try that, but I'm looking to install it on my dell inspiron 1100, but the ethernet port doesn't work correctly, so I don't get a fast connection if I'm even lucky enough to get one. What cd's would I need to download?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rasch15
    I actually would try that, but I'm looking to install it on my dell inspiron 1100, but the ethernet port doesn't work correctly, so I don't get a fast connection if I'm even lucky enough to get one. What cd's would I need to download?
    If you're looking for an offline install, at least the first 2 or 3 CDs or the first DVD would get you going I think.
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