Downloading Debian without a GUI
I am leaving Windows because XP is no longer secure and I do not want to switch to Windows 10. I am interested in switching to either Linux or FreeBSD; I am thinking Linux because of its wider usage and support. From research Debian seems to be the best choice for me, but I do not want a graphical user environment; I want a text based/command line environment, similar to how MS DOS was, where I can access programs like my word processor, browser, etc., with typed commands rather than clicking on a link.
This will make things simpler for me because I am color blind and graphical interfaces are difficult for me to navigate much of the time, and I also prefer this older style way of interfacing with the computer. Is there a way to install/configure Debian without a GUI?
Also, while I’m here, what is the best way to install Debian? Currently I am planning on using the netinst ISO image that I have downloaded onto a CD because I don’t have any thumb drives that can fit the larger ISO images. Thanks.
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I am leaving Windows because XP is no longer secure and I do not want to switch to Windows 10. I am interested in switching to either Linux or FreeBSD; I am thinking Linux because of its wider usage and support. From research Debian seems to be the best choice for me, but I do not want a graphical user environment; I want a text based/command line environment, similar to how MS DOS was, where I can access programs like my word processor, browser, etc., with typed commands rather than clicking on a link.
This will make things simpler for me because I am color blind and graphical interfaces are difficult for me to navigate much of the time, and I also prefer this older style way of interfacing with the computer. Is there a way to install/configure Debian without a GUI?
Also, while I’m here, what is the best way to install Debian? Currently I am planning on using the netinst ISO image that I have downloaded onto a CD because I don’t have any thumb drives that can fit the larger ISO images. Thanks.
debian gui
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I am leaving Windows because XP is no longer secure and I do not want to switch to Windows 10. I am interested in switching to either Linux or FreeBSD; I am thinking Linux because of its wider usage and support. From research Debian seems to be the best choice for me, but I do not want a graphical user environment; I want a text based/command line environment, similar to how MS DOS was, where I can access programs like my word processor, browser, etc., with typed commands rather than clicking on a link.
This will make things simpler for me because I am color blind and graphical interfaces are difficult for me to navigate much of the time, and I also prefer this older style way of interfacing with the computer. Is there a way to install/configure Debian without a GUI?
Also, while I’m here, what is the best way to install Debian? Currently I am planning on using the netinst ISO image that I have downloaded onto a CD because I don’t have any thumb drives that can fit the larger ISO images. Thanks.
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I am leaving Windows because XP is no longer secure and I do not want to switch to Windows 10. I am interested in switching to either Linux or FreeBSD; I am thinking Linux because of its wider usage and support. From research Debian seems to be the best choice for me, but I do not want a graphical user environment; I want a text based/command line environment, similar to how MS DOS was, where I can access programs like my word processor, browser, etc., with typed commands rather than clicking on a link.
This will make things simpler for me because I am color blind and graphical interfaces are difficult for me to navigate much of the time, and I also prefer this older style way of interfacing with the computer. Is there a way to install/configure Debian without a GUI?
Also, while I’m here, what is the best way to install Debian? Currently I am planning on using the netinst ISO image that I have downloaded onto a CD because I don’t have any thumb drives that can fit the larger ISO images. Thanks.
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