Guest ZapoTex Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Hi everyone. I performed a search with this site's engine, but couldn't find what I looked for. The question is: when you install Mandrake 9.1 you can choose to select what you want to install packet by packet. There's a problem: some applications require more than one packet and it's hard to remember the names. You know, Mandrake 9.1 installs a lot of things, 5 or 6 text editors, 3 office suites, more than 10 media players... I'd like to install only one program for each task. It would save disk space. How can I tell the installer what I want to install? Do I really have to write down the names of the packets all the programs I like require? Is this the same in Mandrake 10? Thanks a lot! By! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris z Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 i forget the exact wording, but during the install process, right before it begins package installs, there's an "advanced" or "more options" button, or something to that effect. it will let you pick & choose what to & what not to install. just look for it right before you give it the ok to begin the package install process. just be careful what you don't choose. some things are neccessary, like kernel, QT, GTK, X, assorted libs, & some devel stuff. you can safely do away with many of the apps you mentioned, though, like various media players, office suites, games, graphics editors, etc. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZapoTex Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Ok, then it was my fault not finding the option! Thank you! I'm installing it right now! By! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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