[SOLVED] just installed debian linux but want windows style gui for editting, exploring etc
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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 ?
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 !
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"
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
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