What are the methods for installing and using Debian?

1 year ago
Ava Mitchell
2 minutes

There are several steps to install the Debian operating system:

  1. Download the Debian image file: You can download the Debian ISO image file from the official Debian website (https://www.debian.org/).
  2. Create installation media: burn the downloaded ISO image file onto a disc or create a bootable USB installation disk.
  3. Start the computer: Insert the installation media into the computer and boot up.
  4. Select installation method: Choose to install the Debian operating system from the boot menu.
  5. Select the language and region based on your needs.
  6. Choose the keyboard layout that suits you.
  7. Set the hostname: Set the name of your computer.
  8. Set up a domain: If your computer is connected to the internet, you can set up a domain.
  9. Set time zone: Choose the time zone you are in.
  10. Partition the disk: Partition the disk according to your own needs.
  11. Install basic system: Select Debian’s basic system installation.
  12. Create user and password: Set up an administrator username and password.
  13. Install the boot loader: Choose to install the GRUB boot loader to the hard drive.
  14. Installation completed: wait for the installation program to finish.

After the installation is complete, you can further configure and install software according to your own needs.

The main way to use Debian is by using the command line, here are some common commands:

  1. apt-get is a tool used for installing, updating, and removing software packages.
  2. apt-cache: a tool used to search for information about software packages.
  3. dpkg: used for managing .deb software packages.
  4. Aptitude is an advanced package manager that can be used to search, install, and manage software packages.
  5. Systemctl is used for managing system services.
  6. Nano/vi/vim: text editor used for editing configuration files.
  7. SSH is used for remote login into other computers.
  8. View and configure network interfaces with ifconfig/ip.
  9. useradd/userdel: used for adding and removing users.
  10. Passwd: used to establish a user password.
  11. chmod and chown are used to modify permissions and ownership of files and folders.

Additionally, you can also perform operations through Debian’s graphical interface, such as using the GNOME desktop environment or other available desktop environments.

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