Directory structure for a clean install
by seannachie from LinuxQuestions.org on (#5SKWW)
Due to the looming migraine that is Win11, I've decided that it's past time to return to Linux. I vaguely recall the last time I went through this, I had to manually setup my laptop's HD with directories like home, var, opt, etc. Now I want to install Debian (which I've used before) on my desktop. Do I need to setup those directories manually again? (I want to get rid of windows and use the whole HD). Or does the installer (I'm using the latest stable build) handle these during installation? Or should I let the installer run and input (pw, date/time, etc.) when necessary? My concern is that I've never been sure which folders (other than home) were essential, merely useful, or redundant or worse.
I'd rather install FreeDOS than deal with Win again. My choice would be Slitaz, but there's major concerns with that OS. IMHO, I find Debian to be user-friendly enough that I don't mind sticking with it for a long run.
I'd rather install FreeDOS than deal with Win again. My choice would be Slitaz, but there's major concerns with that OS. IMHO, I find Debian to be user-friendly enough that I don't mind sticking with it for a long run.