The message 20051105100935.GG20752@pitr from Brett Parker iDunno@sommitrealweird.co.uk contains these words:
Sussed cfdisk, formatted hda into primary (boot) and swap, then spent *HOURS* installing Woody.
OK - installing Woody is a PITA, Woody is pre d-i... grab a Sarge image, it'll steer you much much much better.
Good thing I've sussed cfdisk, then...
I can see all my efforts disappearing down the plug'ole of time.