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Tanmoy Chatterjee <[log in to unmask]>
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Tanmoy Chatterjee <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:25:06 -0400
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On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 5:38 AM, Urs Beyerle <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> On 08/31/2011 09:05 AM, Tanmoy Chatterjee wrote:
>>
>> On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM, Brent L. Bates<[log in to unmask]>
>>  wrote:
>>>
>>>     On a side note, I wouldn't install from the LiveDVD/CD.  I'd use
>>> either
>>> the `install' DVD or the `Everything' DVD's.  It might be better getting
>>> the
>>> `Everything' DVD's as they have more software on them.  The LiveDVD is
>>> fine
>>> for checking to make sure the OS works with your hardware, but the other
>>> DVD's
>>> work better for installs.  There are some subtle differences between the
>>> 2
>>> kinds of installs.  Different software is installed and somethings are
>>> configured a bit differently.  I hope this helps some.  Good luck.
>>
>> Can I change those things after installing from live cd and using
>> Internet?
>
> The short answer is yes (more see below).
>
> Some kind of workaround -
>
> You can install missing software at any time after the installation, for
> example with yum. Installing from DVD will give you more software than
> installing from LiveCD, but maybe the "key" software you need is still
> missing after the DVD install.
>
> Concerning the configuration, it is hard to say, too. I never really
> compared it in detail. But my guess is that for your problem it doesn't
> matter.
>
> Of course, only fresh install from DVD can prove this.

Thanks.
> Cheers,
>
>        Urs
>
>
>

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