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  1. 02-14-2007 #1
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    installed iso business debian now what?...

    okay so i did the net install iso business debian now what do i do when i get to the black screen ?

    i tried the su - passowrd

    kdm
    startx
    /etc/init.d/kdm
    start


    all no go.. how do i get it so itll run the graphical part of linux ? also how do i make it so itll give me the option to switch which os to boot from ?


    thanks.
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    Debian doesn't install a graphical interface by default, it's a bit hard to set up but don't worry. We will help you!

    Which desktop enviromment do you want to install?
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    thanks. wow that was really welcoming.. yea umm one that is cool looking. graphical wise. and i wanna be able to run windows apps on it maybe.. ? is
    that possible ? i thought debian could be graphical ?
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    umm is anyone even here ?
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  5. 02-15-2007 #5
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    I all depends, which version of Debian did you install ?

    Check the output of :
    Code:
    cat /etc/issue
    If it is 3.1, then you can install a graphical environment like that :
    Code:
    apt-get install x-window-system-core kdm kde alsa-base
    Otherwise, for [4.0[/b], this command will do :
    Code:
    apt-get install xorg kdm kde alsa-base
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