For base installation i prefer 4GB root and 1GB swap. You can make more partitions like /usr, /var, .. later after raid implementation.
After normal Debian (2.4.18-bf2.4) installation an hdc install further packages what you need for convenient work:
fcmaster01:~# apt-get install vim less
...
My partitions:
hda1 / 4GB ext3
hda5 1GB swap
Tip
- If you want to disable reboot on CtrlAltDel edit "/etc/initta"
- If you want to use DHCP and you have DDNS (dynamic DNS) edit "/etc/dhclient.conf"
- If you plan to use X-forwarding edit "/etc/ssh/sshd_config"