How to install Debian
What is debian?
The debian logo
Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computer. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. Debian uses the Linux kernel (the core of an operating system), but most of the basic OS tools come from the GNU project; hence the name GNU/Linux.
Debian GNU/Linux provides more than a pure OS: it comes with over 15490 packages, precompiled software bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine.
Where to download?
You can download the CD/DVD ISO from those location above:
http://ftp.de.debian.org/debian-cd/
Technical details
| DVD Distributions | 2 Files ( debian-31r0a-i386-binary-1.iso and debian-31r0a-i386-binary-2.iso ) | 4.4Gb per file | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD-ROM Distributions | 14 Files ( debian-31r0a-i386-binary-1.iso - this is the boot cd ) | 650Mb per file | |
| Package Extension | .dpkg (Debian Package) | ||
| Latest Stable release | 3.1_r0a - Sarge | ||
Note The only required CD to install is the boot cd, the 13 others files are package that can be fetch over the Internet
Installation Process
Step one - booting with linux
The 1st screen you should see after succeed into booting
Press return and boot your debian linux
Note: You can get more information and boot tips if you press the F1 key
Step two - Choosing language
A successful bootup would lead you to such a screen
Step three - Choose your location
Step four - Pick keyboard variant
Step five - Automatic probing of devices
Debian makes a few probes to find a suitable device.
Step six - Seting up the hostname
Step seven - Setting up the domain
Step eight - Partitions
Step nine - Machine profile
Step ten - Advanced disk management
Step eleven - Confirmation
Step eleven - Installation process
Step twelve - Setting up permanent system boot
Step thirteen - Reboot
The 1st Boot
After a successful install, your system starts for the 1st time without using the cd. During this process you can customize various aspect of the system such as user management…
Step one - 1st boot
Step two - Hardware clock
Step three - Timezone
Step four - Choosing the root password
Step five - Creating a user account
Step six - Scanning CD for packages
If you downloaded more than one CD, this is the moment to place them
Step seven - Package Selection
If you downloaded more than one CD, there should be more package here
Step eight - Various package install
Step nine - Various package setup
Step ten - Finishing installation
Step eleven - Your system is ready to use
