The Linux Installation HOWTO
by Eric S. Raymond
v4.13, 30 August 1998
This document describes how to obtain and install Linux software. It is the first document which a new Linux user should read to get started.
1.
Introduction
1.1 Purpose of this document
1.2 Other sources of information
1.3 New versions of this document
1.4 Feedback and Corrections
2.
Recent Changes
3.
The Easiest Option: Buy, Don't Build
4.
Before You Begin
4.1 Hardware requirements
4.2 Space requirements and coexistence
4.3 Choosing a Linux distribution
5.
Installation Overview
5.1 Basic Installation Steps
5.2 Basic Parts of an Installation Kit
6.
Installation In Detail
6.1 Getting prepared for installation
6.2 Creating the boot and root floppies
6.3 Repartitioning your DOS/Windows drives
6.4 Creating partitions for Linux
6.5 Booting the installation disk
6.6 Using the rootdisk
6.7 Installing software packages
6.8 After package installations
7.
Booting Your New System
8.
After Your First Boot
8.1 Beginning System Administratration
8.2 Custom LILO Configuration
9.
Administrivia
9.1 Terms of Use
9.2 Acknowledgements
