v 0.3.1
With version 6.0 of Debian, the default installation CD/DVD now removes all "non-free" licenced driver software from the kernel. I have seen many postings and opinions on the Net expressing dismay in that now it will make it really hard to install a Debian System.
.................. well, not really .......
If you insist on using the "old" style installation with proprietary drivers included for you ( yes, I'm lazy and use this ) then you can download a "netinstall" CD image that will do the installation just like before.
Debian Install CD including all firmware
A netinstall requires an internet connection, as it first installs a basic system, asks you to choose a Debian repository and then downloads and installs the main system packages.
Debian Manuals
Debian Wiki
Now, if you use the standard installation CD images, all is not lost. Read the installation guide and it shows how to load all "non-free" firmware onto a USB stick such that the installation procedure will access and install the required modules as it finds it needs them.
Finally, an EXCELLENT installation guide on "HowToForge". The author contributes some wonderful stuff.
Perfect Desktop Debian Squeeze on HowtoForge.
And here is another installation guide that includes preparing the installation media on a USB memory stick.
So installing the new Debian "Stable" is not so scary after all.
Later ..
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