Well, the simplest answer is that you can do it using 1 DVD, or 4 CDS. Regardless of the type of installation you are going to do, it is best to have all 4 cds if that is the media of choice just incase you select a package that is located on disks 2 through 4. If you have a DVD rom on the intended linux box, then just use the dvd approach. Steve Steve Dawes Calgary Canada.