The most important part of getting Linux up and running
is installing the system. Unfortunately, this is also
where most users encounter problems because of differences
between the types of information that you need to know when
installing Linux versus Windows. This chapter demystifies the
process by helping you through the installation, pointing out
any stumbling blocks that you may hit upon, and offering suggestions
for resolving them.
The program used to install SUSE Linux is known as YaST,
which stands for Yet another System Tool. (The "Yet
another . . ." naming convention is a standard Unix/Linux
naming convention, intended to reflect humorously on the
number of similar tools that different people and companies
have developed to do specific tasks in their favorite, customized
fashion. YaST provides a framework that supports
independent modules that perform a variety of administrative
tasks, including modules for installation, all system administration
and configuration tasks, and subsequent system
updates. The YaST interface that you use for installation is
therefore very similar to the interfaces that you will use for
system configuration and administrative tasks when you have
completed your SUSE Linux installation. Powerful and well
designed, YaST will quickly become your friend.
Each Step-by-Step Guide will guide you through the process of installing Linux SUSE 10. From inserting a CD to the finishing touches, these guides are a valuable resource for anyone who has questions about this operating system. Enjoy.
Installing Linux SUSE 10
Step 1: Selecting a SUSE 10 installation method
Step 2: Customizing your SUSE 10 installation
Step 3: Running a SUSE 10 installation
Step 4: Completing your Linux SUSE 10 installation
The above tip is excerpted from from Chapter 1, "Installing SUSE 10" our original excerpt of The SUSE Linux 10 Bible by Justin Davies, courtesy of Wiley Publishing. This chapter explains how to successfully install SUSE 10 on your box. Find it helpful? Buy it on Amazon.
