2009/4/14 Dean S. Messing <deanm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>: >> >> If you have the live-dvd you would have discovered the answer for >> yourself: A menu option is presented to either run the live-cd or >> perform an install. > > Thanks Kam. I don't yet have it (which is why I didn't know). So I > take it the install from the live-cd is just an ordinary > Anaconda-based install? If so, what's the advantage over just using > the F10 install DVD (February respin, of course)? > > Dean The best thing about live CDs are they are small downloads and you can choose a spin that you want. For example if you prefer XFCE you need not bother about installing Gnome or KDE stuff that you don't need. There is one downside though, you don't get to choose the packages in the live CD that gets installed. So if you want to exclude any of the packages, you have to remove it once everything is installed. (not sure about this part, so correct me if I am wrong) And a few cautionary remarks: 1. Make sure you have enough RAM in your system. Live CDs don't do well with systems with a small RAM. 2 gigs is okay imo. 2. If you have a very new graphics card (like my HD4870), GUI _won't_ work. You would need to do a text install. (No scares, I found console graphics pretty cool and easy to navigate through) Thats it. And a good hearty welcome to your friend. :) -- Suvayu Open source is the future. It sets us free. -- fedora-list mailing list fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Communicate/MailingListGuidelines
