Re: new computer arriving soon
On Sat, 21 Dec 2024 19:20:20 +0000
"Andrew M.A. Cater" <amacater@einval.com> wrote:
> On Sat, Dec 21, 2024 at 12:44:34PM -0500, Roy J. Tellason, Sr. wrote:
> > So I have a DVD with 12.something on it, not too old. I plan to
> > install that, and then see what's on this workstation that I also
> > might want to install, and then go from there. I'm currently
> > using virtualbox on this machine, but would like to explore some
> > other options for virtualization on the new box.
> >
> > Any suggestions as to how I might proceed to making things current
> > and what other software I might want to include are welcomed...
>
> Straightforwardly - boot from the DVD (if the new machine has a DVD
> drive) or dd a netinst .iso to a USB stick if not.
>
> Set the machine to boot in UEFI mode if this is available rather than
> legacy MBR / both.
He didn't say if the computer will come with Windows installed, if so
it will be UEFI and the installer will just follow that, and will try
to set up a dual-boot unless explicitly told not to or is unable to do
so.
>
> Do a network install. That should bring you up to date by downloading
> packages for the install as it goes.
>
> Use KVM/QEMU instead of virtual box. I tend to use virtual machine
> manager
>
> Remember that the Debian desktop environment selection installs GNOME.
> If you specifically want one of the others, unselect Debian desktop
> environment within tasksel - usually by toggling with spacebar -
> and install one of the others.
>
--
Joe
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