This used to be common on cable modem networks, but is
rarely seen anymore.
manual configuration??”Select this option if you have static IP address information
that must be entered for your Internet connection.
See Chapter 5 for information about IP addresses, network masks, and other material
related to setting up a network card connection.
do not configure at this time??”Select this option if you do not have an Internet connection,
are using a dial-up connection, or have a broadband connection that requires
the use of PPPoE. In the latter two cases, you??™ll want to establish the connection at the
point that it is noted during stage 2 of the installation.
4. Provide a hostname (a single-word name that you give to your system, such as debian,
littlebeigebox, or yoda) and a domain name. If you do not have your own domain
name, you can make one up, such as myhouse.local.
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5. You will next be asked to configure your disk partitions for Debian. If you haven??™t already
done so, read Chapter 7 for more information about partitioning.
If you already have partitions on your drive and have room for more, you are given the
option to use this space for your Debian system. Another option is to erase the entire disk
and use the whole thing for Debian.
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