Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sat 10th Mar 2007 23:16 UTC, submitted by da_Chicken
"Debian GNU/Linux used to have a reputation as the toughest GNU/Linux distribution to install, yet the easiest to maintain. In fact, Debian's package management system has played a huge role in the proliferation of projects based on Debian. Suffice it to say that anyone who can install their own operating system can generally install Debian Etch with little or no trouble. If you've never installed Debian before, it's fairly easy to walk through the default installation without realizing you have options. Let's explore the Debian Installer, to find out just what options we do have."
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2006-02-01
I've always found that the installer itself (textmode was my choice) was quick and it did the job very nicely.
My choice was to use the net-install CD's, and my only complaint would have to be how terrible the wireless support is in the installer, or should I say complete lack of support. It would be nice, even if I'm only to expect the most basic fireware installed by defaut (open source ones only, due to Debian's choice) it would be nice.
Otherwise, great installer, very streamlined, fast and it works.