64 Bit Debian

[Future28]

Hey everyone, I just got my new laptop. It's an Asus with an i7, 12 Gb ram etc and I'm looking to install Debian on it. I checked out the Debian site, and I can see the download for the 64bit Intel architecture, but am unsure which disk I want? I'm looking to use lxde as my window manager. From my understanding, I will only need to download the .iso for 'disk 1'. Is this correct?
Also, how will I go about installing my usb headset, I haven't used Debian but I had a lot of trouble with the headset over Arch linux.

Cheers.

[MikeTbob]

Hello and Welcome.
I think you are correct, disk 1 is used for what's called a "Net install". Go getcha some. Debian is like many other distros, you install it first and then try to configure your extras.

[Future28]

Thanks, if anyone has a solution to my usb headset issue, please get back to me on this thread.

[cynwulf]

Hey everyone, I just got my new laptop. It's an Asus with an i7, 12 Gb ram etc and I'm looking to install Debian on it. I checked out the Debian site, and I can see the download for the 64bit Intel architecture, but am unsure which disk I want? I'm looking to use lxde as my window manager. From my understanding, I will only need to download the .iso for 'disk 1'. Is this correct?

You need the amd64 CD1 and once you're installed you may need to get a newer kernel from backports. In fact with your laptop, if you're prepared to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, I would suggest running testing or even unstable rather than stable.

Also, how will I go about installing my usb headset, I haven't used Debian but I had a lot of trouble with the headset over Arch linux.

No idea... identify it and google it:

lsusb

[Future28]

Downloading that .iso now, thanks. I'll look into the rest once it's up and running, thanks for the help.

[Future28]

Alright, I set everything up but am having trouble with making my conky run at startup.

Here is my conky script:

#!/bin/bash
sleep 20
conky

Here is my xinitrc:

#!/bin/sh

# /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
#
# global xinitrc file, used by all X sessions started by xinit (startx)

# invoke global X session script
. /etc/X11/Xsession
. /home/pork/.conky_start

Can anyone see my problem?