Re: Debian: A noob query
On Thursday 24 November 2011 13:25:28 Sam Vagni wrote:
> Well this is true that the real power is in cli and not in gui
There is no reason why you should not use GUI for some time if you are more
comfortable with it. I have been using Linux for 7 years and am at home on
the CLI, but there are still some things that I do in the GUI.
[snip]
> i am going to install debian from
> http://www.debian.org/CD/torrent-cd/ since here net often gets
> disconnected, so torrent is best,
You are confusing two separate things: Downloading a CD from which to install
Debian and installing all but the basic system from the net.
If you have a connection which often disconnects, then you would be better to
do the initial installation of your system from an optical medium:
preferably DVD if it is possible for you. Download the first DVD by
torrent - that will give you a more than adequate system.
Then just go with the defaults. You can start choosing things once you are
comfortable with Debian.
You will at one stage in the installation be asked which type of system you
want. Make sure that standard and desktop are among the things that have
been selected by default. They probably have, but I am not sure at the
moment.
> but please tell me if KDE is the
> default of GNOME is the default desktop for debian?
GNOME is now the Debian default desktop.
> I am having x86_64
> processor, so I guess i have to download 'amd64' CD or 'ia64' CD...,
> processor I am having is Intel's not amd's....!
No, you do not need to download a 64 bit system if you do not want to do so.
In my opinion, the jury is still out on whether life is easier if you stick
to x86 (32 bit) or go with 64 bit. I will let those, who have stronger
opinions than I on which is preferable, tell you their opinions.
But ia64 is for Intel's Itanium range, so only use it if you have an Itanium
processor. Otherwise you need AMD64 for a 64 bit processor, even if your
processor is Intel.
Debian is made to sound much more daunting than it actually is. Way back in
history when Debian and Linux were both young, Debian was for experts only.
The reputation has stuck with it, but the world has moved on. Don't worry
about all the scary words and names that people use. Initially you will not
need any of them.
Get your initial system set up and then ask questions if you need to do so. I
think that Firefox comes as standard with the GNOME desktop, if not then you
will at some stage need to install it.
One thing to watch out for: the debian version of Firefox, after a
disagreement with Mozilla over control and trademarks, is called Iceweasel.
it is Firefox with most of the trademarks located and removed, and security
under Debian's control.
Above all, do not be afraid to ask. Google can also be useful!
Lisi
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