Slackware Linux Essentials
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Chapter 3 Installation

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Table of Contents
3.1 Getting Slackware
3.2 System Requirements
3.3 Partitioning
3.4 The setup -Program

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Before you can use Slackware Linux, you'll have to obtain and install it. Getting -Slackware is as easy as purchasing it or downloading it for free over the Internet. -Installing it is also easy as long as you have some basic knowledge about your computer -and are willing to learn a few other things. The installation program itself is very much -a step-by-step process. Because of this, you can be up and running very quickly. In fact, -Slackware boasts one of the lowest installation times of any full-featured Linux -distribution.

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3.1 Getting -Slackware

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3.1.1 The Official Disc and Box -Sets

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The official Slackware Linux CD set is available from Slackware Linux, Inc. The CD set -consists of 4 discs. The first disk contains all the software needed for a basic server -install, and the X window system. The second cd is a “live” cd; that is, a -bootable cd that installs into RAM and gives you a temporary installation to play around -with or do a data or machine rescue. This cd also contains a few packages such as the KDE -and GNOME desktop environments. A few other goodies are included on the second cd -including many non-vital packages in the “extra” folder. The third and fourth -CDs contain the source code to all of Slackware, along with the original edition of this -book.

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One may also purchase a boxed set that includes the 4 discs and a copy of this book, -as well as lots of neat Slackware gear to show off your geek pride. CD subscriptions are -available at a reduced rate also.

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The preferred method for shopping for Slackware merchandise is online at the Slackware -store.

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http://store.slackware.com

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You can also call or e-mail your order in.

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Table 3-1. Slackware Linux, Inc. Contact Information

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Method	Contact Details
Telephone	1-(925) 674-0783
Website	http://store.slackware.com
Email	orders@slackware.com
Postal	1164 Claremont Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513

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3.1.2 Via the Internet

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Slackware Linux is also freely available over the Internet. You may email in your -support questions, but higher priority will be given to those who have purchased the -official CD set. With that said, we get a lot of e-mails and our time is rather limited. -Before e-mailing for support consider reading Chapter 2 -first.

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The official Slackware Linux Project website is located at:

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http://www.slackware.com/

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The primary FTP location for Slackware Linux is:

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ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/

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Bear in mind that our ftp site, while open for general use, does not have unlimited -bandwidth. Please consider using a mirror near you to download Slackware. An incomplete -list of mirrors can be found on our site at http://www.slackware.com/getslack.

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