Date: Mon, 13 Jan 1997 04:42:28 +0000 From: "Troy Settle" <Troy.Settle@usit.net> To: info@unitedventures.com, freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Question. Message-ID: <199701130940.EAA05516@smtest.usit.net> In-Reply-To: <32D9ED2B.317F@netcom.ca>
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> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 1997 03:07:07 -0500 > From: Angelo Eatrides <uvc@netcom.ca> > Reply-to: info@unitedventures.com > Organization: United Ventures > To: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG > Subject: Question. > Hello, I am currently seeking to download the FreeBSD program > but I can't seem to make heads or tails of what I'm supposed to > download from your ftp site due to my not knowing anything > about this OS. If you could please tell me what essential files > to download so that I can get my system up and running it would > be much appreciated. Also, I am using win95 on a intel > p120-16megs EDO, and want to know how to patition my drive. Is > there a simple way I could do this and install this os in order > to start learning how to use it? Thank you, Ang Eatrides > E-mail: uvc@netcom.ca > For a comfortable minimum system, you'll need at least 400megs to install FreeBSD. At least part of this needs to reside within the first 1023 cylinders of your HD. As for what files you need to download to get started, it all depends on what kind of internet connection you have. Assuming that you have PPP, all you need, is boot.flp from the floppies directory, and RAWRITE.EXE from the tools directory. Use rawrite to create a boot floppy, which will allow you to do initial configuration, select packages to install, connect to the internet, and download your new system. I would suggest that you keep your initial install to the bin and manpages distribution, as this will be enough for you to have a working system, and the info you need to get whatever else you want. You may find it easier to download the necessary distribution files to your DOS partition, and install from there. More information can be found at http://www.freebsd.org UNIX in any form is not for the feint of heart, but if you're willing to learn, you'll find it quite rewarding, both as a tool, and as an educational experience. good luck, Troy PS: I'm playing with a new email client, please let me know if this post is FUBAR or not... thanks :) .signature files suck http://www.public.usit.net/pitlord
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