"BAD PENGUIN"(d) @1996-2001 by Antonio Gallo Sun May 20 16:03:20 2001 * Overview of the installation process * To create a full GNU/Linux distribution the following compontents are needed: - the installation program (caronte); - software packages (.bpp packages); - a full working system (the /base packages); - the configuration tool (the controlpanel); So, the installation program is responsible to install the software packages onto your computer into order to have a full working system that can be configured to suit your needs. The installation program is responsible for: - scanning the hardware of your system in order to load additional modules; - managing and formatting the partitions; - installing a minimum set of base packages; - configuring and rebooting the system. After booting the configuration program will handle all your preferences and will ask you to install addittional software. Antonio Gallo