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adetheheat 09-17-2010 04:03 AM
just installed debian linux but want windows style gui for editting, exploring etc
 
Just installed debian linux. I did the smallest install possible because I didn't really know what I was doing. I have the linux style cmd prompt on the screen. I want a windows style gui - with text editor and other windows for copying and pasting. How do I get that on my linux version ?

cheers

prayag_pjs 09-17-2010 04:05 AM
wats the problem you are facing everything must be there just explore it

Aquarius_Girl 09-17-2010 04:08 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by adetheheat (Post 4100302)
I want a windows style gui - with text editor and other windows for copying and pasting. How do I get that on my linux version ?
Have a look here:
http://www.linuxnewbieguide.org/cont...ter-7-what-kde

and then here:
http://pkg-kde.alioth.debian.org/kde3.html

Aquarius_Girl 09-17-2010 04:13 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by prayag_pjs (Post 4100304)
wats the problem you are facing everything must be there just explore it
The OP has clearly stated that he wants a GUI.
The OP has also stated that he did not know what he was doing (indicating he is a real newbie), so saying "just explore it" is *not* very helpful !

prayag_pjs 09-17-2010 04:17 AM
Still I dont know wat he wants

Aquarius_Girl 09-17-2010 04:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by prayag_pjs (Post 4100314)
Still I dont know wat he wants
What did you not understand from the following quote ?
Quote:
Originally Posted by adetheheat (Post 4100302)
I want a windows style gui

adetheheat 09-17-2010 04:24 AM
The kde pages seem to suggest

aptitude install kde-desktop

So I did that and it said no packages will be installed, upgraded or removed.

Aquarius_Girl 09-17-2010 04:27 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by adetheheat (Post 4100320)
The kde pages seem to suggest I'd have to reinstall my linux from scratch to get kde. Also doesn't say how to start kde - will it just start when I log on.

By the way I do know linux quite well but not installing and configuring it !
Check out the following topic in the second link of above post:
"Install KDE on your existing Debian system"

prayag_pjs 09-17-2010 04:28 AM
you mean to say he doesnt have GUI in his debain flavour?

then install GUI-KDE

Code:
apt-get install x-window-system-core kde kdm
To start KDE, type

Code:
startkde
In case X-Server if it is not running

Code:
startx
Install GUI-GNOME

Code:
apt-get install gnome  gnome-desktop-environment gnome-fifth-toe gnome-core-devel gnome-devel

adetheheat 09-17-2010 04:31 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by anishakaul (Post 4100323)
Check out the following topic in the second link of above post:
"Install KDE on your existing Debian system"
Hi
You wrote back before I had editted my post. I tried the aptitude install and got the message :

no packages will be instyalled, upgraded or removed

Aquarius_Girl 09-17-2010 04:33 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by adetheheat (Post 4100328)
Hi
You wrote back before I had editted my post. I tried the aptitude install and got the message :

no packages will be instyalled, upgraded or removed
I hope you logged in as root while doing so.
Check out the post number 9 by Prayag ! See if that helps.

adetheheat 09-17-2010 04:39 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by prayag_pjs (Post 4100326)
you mean to say he doesnt have GUI in his debain flavour?

then install GUI-KDE

Code:
apt-get install x-window-system-core kde kdm
To start KDE, type

Code:
startkde
In case X-Server if it is not running

Code:
startx
Install GUI-GNOME

Code:
apt-get install gnome  gnome-desktop-environment gnome-fifth-toe gnome-core-devel gnome-devel


couldn't find package x-window-system-core
couldn't find package gnome


I might just start from scratch and install the full thing.

Aquarius_Girl 09-17-2010 04:40 AM
Paste the exact output of this command here:
Code:
startkde

jdkaye 09-17-2010 04:49 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by adetheheat (Post 4100337)
couldn't find package x-window-system-core
couldn't find package gnome


I might just start from scratch and install the full thing.
No need to panic. You're doing fine. Do know if you're running Debian Lenny (stable), Squeeze (testing) or Sid (unstable)?

You have a wide choice of desktops (gui's) you can use. kde & gnome are 2 of the popular ones. Assuming you want kde, as root or using sudo just type this command:
Code:
aptitude install kde-full
and then get some coffee or take a nap. You will get a lot of packages. How long it takes will depend on your network connection. Once all the packages are installed the easiest thing would be to reboot and choice the first item on your grub menu. That should put you right into your desktop environment.
Have fun.
jkd

adetheheat 09-17-2010 04:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by anishakaul (Post 4100340)
Paste the exact output of this command here:
Code:
startkde
command not found


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