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Kirjava
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Posted - 2013.06.25 14:53:00 -
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I've been trying to install Debian on my laptop to test how it works in the possibility of putting it on my desktop.
I have since spent 2 days installing and reinstalling the OS (Debian 7.0.1) from a pendrive. Most of this time was encryption of the HDD, but still...
Every time it comes back to a command line interface after entering the encryption password and login detains, to the point where there is a disclaimer and it goes to username@debian:~$.
My googlefu has failed me... help me OOPE you're a reasonably good chance for solving this predicament, from where here do I progress to the GUI?
Tried xstart and a few other standard commands that I found on the net.
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Caleidascope
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Posted - 2013.06.25 17:44:00 -
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Than looks like standard command line.
I have used Xwindows in RedHat and DSL (damn small linux). From command line you simply type: startx
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Kirjava
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Posted - 2013.06.25 17:46:00 -
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Tried that, it returns
-bash: startx: command not found
Same thing when typing xstart
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Caleidascope
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Posted - 2013.06.25 17:48:00 -
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Caleidascope
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Posted - 2013.06.25 17:49:00 -
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Kirjava wrote:Tried that, it returns -bash: startx: command not foundSame thing when typing xstart Ok, I don't think you have Xwindows installed. You will need to do this: http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?t=12256 Life is short and dinner time is chancy Eat dessert first! |
Kirjava
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Posted - 2013.06.25 18:11:00 -
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Okay, in Root account now, I take it that there is a standard version to install?...
Looking around Debian's website seems there's a lot of different programs for this...
It occurs to me, if the laptop supposed to be on the internet the whole time? I've been keeping it offline as it apparently was having issued getting the wireless card to operate during installation.
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Caleidascope
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Posted - 2013.06.25 18:18:00 -
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Gnome and KDE is pretty standard, been that way even when I started playing with RedHat 7 back in 1999. Life is short and dinner time is chancy Eat dessert first! |
Jonah Gravenstein
Caliban Logistics and Storage
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Posted - 2013.06.25 19:01:00 -
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You might find you have no GUI at all installed.
Try sudo apt-get install tasksel, then sudo tasksel It should bring up a basic GUI with loads of different stuff you can add to the basic distro, towards the bottom you'll find KDE and Gnome options.
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Kirjava
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Posted - 2013.06.25 19:16:00 -
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Hmm, it ins't recognising the command sudo at all. Seems that isn't installed or something, entered
{code} apt-get install sudo {/code}
Which seems to have gotten something different, installing Sudo, 1882kB amd meed to insert a CD... Well **** this thing doesn't have a CD drive, I assume I can put the install package from my windows PC onto a pendrive and drop it over?
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Jonah Gravenstein
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Posted - 2013.06.25 19:27:00 -
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That's weird, "sudo" is the default command for Debian that allows you to execute stuff with Root privileges without actually being logged in as Root.
Try using {code} su (and enter your root password to gain Root privileges) apt-get install sudo {/code}
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Caleidascope
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2013.06.25 19:29:00 -
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Kirjava wrote:Hmm, it ins't recognising the command sudo at all. Seems that isn't installed or something, entered
{code} apt-get install sudo {/code}
Which seems to have gotten something different, installing Sudo, 1882kB amd meed to insert a CD... Well **** this thing doesn't have a CD drive, I assume I can put the install package from my windows PC onto a pendrive and drop it over? You should not need sudo because you are already logged in as root. Did you follow the howto at the link I provided? Life is short and dinner time is chancy Eat dessert first! |
Kirjava
Lothian Enterprises
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Posted - 2013.06.25 19:35:00 -
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Entering
{code} apt-get install xorg {/code}
Returns with
Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done E: Unable to locate package xorg
Heh, something gone wrong at some point I think
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Posted - 2013.06.25 19:57:00 -
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Sometimes it fun to dabble to fix problems etc but other times it just as easy to start again.
http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php
I quite like the mate desktop...install and it just works.
Assuming of course you don't have some kind of exotic unknown gpu/innards but even then it would still probably have a gui only with generic drivers.
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Caleidascope
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Posted - 2013.06.25 19:58:00 -
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Kirjava wrote:Entering {code} apt-get install xorg {/code} Returns with Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done E: Unable to locate package xorgHeh, something gone wrong at some point I think Found this topic: http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=59079
Looks like you need to add package repositories to the list. This way when you go look for packages, you will have access to many instead of just few basic ones.
Another thing. It has been a while since I installed linux, but when I did RedHat installs, I used graphical installer, and there were option to install Xwindows, and configure it (resolution, number of colors), so I just did that. Life is short and dinner time is chancy Eat dessert first! |
Kirjava
Lothian Enterprises
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Posted - 2013.06.25 20:09:00 -
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I picked out the graphics and 64bit install, still ended up with this.
Its tricky but interesting, guess I learn more about the underlying architecture of an OS this way more so than from punching the right buttons in windows.
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Caleidascope
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Posted - 2013.06.25 20:15:00 -
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Kirjava wrote:I picked out the graphics and 64bit install, still ended up with this.
Its tricky but interesting, guess I learn more about the underlying architecture of an OS this way more so than from punching the right buttons in windows. I am trying to put DSL on my P2 machine, DSL uses Debian. I looked at the advanced boot options, if I have chosen: install, then the X is not installed, meaning the Xwindows is not installed.
My advice is to try over, but this time explore the installation options. Pick one that includes X. Life is short and dinner time is chancy Eat dessert first! |
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