Bert Hyman wrote:
> Wandering through the bookstore this weekend, I found a book on DSL
> "Damn Small Linux". It looked interesting, but the released version
> doesn't seem to have WPA support for my Proxim/Orinoco WiFi card.

A book? Could be an older version. Download the latest version.

> I don't see any obvious harm in this approach, other than being a
> little time consuming.

Why not start with 'minimal install' and then add whatever you want.
Instead of KDE or GNOME go completely CLI or use something like
Windowmaker or IceWM. That will be MUCH faster and about just as
usefull if not much, much better then the .
Where you can select KDE or GNOME you can also select something like
"advanced" where you can have more options.

> Any pitfalls I'm overlooking?

Perhaps you need to install in CLI. As long as the install starts, all
should be well.

houghi
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