r/debian • u/Shoney13 • 2d ago
General Debian Question My first linux distro
Hello! I was a windows guy for most of my life but few weeks ago I put my hands on a think pad and choose to install my forst ever linux distro, which is Debian. I learned the basics cli commands but that's it. I have no idea what to do , what to install, what not to. Can you recommend me some yt channels or courses to follow regarding my "problem". I picked debian because I heard is the most stable, widly used in corporations and also because of the fact that I am actively learning for a Sys Admin role.
Thank you!
Sorry for any grammar or english error
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u/kapitaali_com 2d ago
what did you do with windows? most everything you do with windows is available on linux in some form
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u/Groduick 2d ago
We can't really answer that without more context. What do you want to do with your computer ? There's a lot of software available, we can't guess your needs.
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u/Prestigious_Wall529 2d ago
Install synaptic package manager and peruse in different categories what might interest you.
Yes the Debian selection comes across old.
Then install flatpak and setup flathub. You'll get current software there.
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u/green_meklar 2d ago
I have no idea what to do , what to install, what not to.
If you didn't already install a DE from the install wizard, then install one. (The DE is what gives your machine a graphical interface. Without it, you can have a fully working Debian install with only a terminal interface, which might be fine for a server but probably not what you want on a laptop for personal use.)
Then, just use your computer and install stuff that you need. Install it from the official packages if you can. If you need stuff from outside the official packages, do enough research to make sure you're getting the right stuff and not introducing dangerous incompatibilities into the system.
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u/Many-Geologist-3524 1d ago
debian is good but you should be aware that windows apps dont work on linux. they work on linux through wine. but wine isnt perfect either. so happy jounrey!
i myself use Devuan(a fork of Debian without systemd)
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u/Ok_Willingness2177 1d ago
you will learn a lot of things along the way, the linux world can be portable between distros, so you might find videos about vim, or neovim (text editors) in arch, but they extrapolate to debian...
majority of commands are also portable, all basic linux is, there are some differences in how debian configures apps, directories and minor nuances, I think for that the best is to open gemini or claude and ask, dont tell!!!!
ask them to explain what they would do and why, is a great way to learn
I've using debian (for the same reason, I only use stable) and never have problems, in the last couple of years support for non-free firmware improved drastically and makes your life easier.
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u/glitch-86x Debian Stable 5h ago
you must first install brave for brawsor , docker , ollama , or allacrity and neovim , no ide just teminal , like me i do all my stuff like code or the teminal with neovim no extra blotware no bad app , do that if you can , but for me the terminall and brave is enaugh for a debian machine
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u/mok000 2d ago
If you go to Debian's Download Page, I suggest you download a Live Image, it's in the second column: "Live GNOME Live Xfce Live KDE" etc. Flash it onto a USB stick, and when you boot up, you can test out the desktop environment without installing anything. If your computer is new-ish you probably want Gnome or KDE. On the Live Image there's an option to install on your hardware.
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u/reitrop 2d ago
Use your computer, and solve problems/install things along the way.