GNU/Linux pre-installation checklist

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This document provides a checklist for installing GNU/Linux (hereafter referred to as Linux) as well as hints and tips along the way. Translations in Japanese, Dutch, and French are available in Section 1.3 . The most current version of this checklist will be posted online at: http://members.tripod.com/~algolog/lnxchk.htm . Sgml source for this document is located here .

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1. Copyright Information

1.2. Disclaimer

1.3. Translations

1.4. Acknowledgements

1.5. Who should read/use this?

1.6. What does this checklist (aim to) achieve?

1.7. Where do I find more about Linux?

1.8. Conventions used

2. Linux pre-installation checklist

2.1. Before you fill out the checklist

2.2. About you

2.3. General

2.4. Mouse

2.5. CD-ROM

2.6. Floppy drives

2.7. Tape drives

2.8. Disk drives

2.9. Video Display Units (Monitor and controller)

2.10. Networking

2.11. Printers

2.12. Laptops

2.13. Miscellaneous

2.14. Feedback

3. What next...?