For greater safety and if you plan to add few applications, reserve 12 GB and you will be comfortable. Visit the section on backing-up your data (chap.9)Ī Debian distribution occupies 4 GB in average, but you should still plan for a minimum of 6GB, to be able to download the updates. If you anticipate to overwrite your hard disk with Debian, verify first that none of your personal data is in there: everything will be lost.Īlso, if you anticipate to install Debian in " dual-boot" mode, next to another system, remember to back-up your data before you start messing with the partitions: In order to be really sure, you can use a distribution offering a test capability through a " live " session, like Debian live (chap.5.2.1.4). In case of doubts, don't hesitate to ask on a support-and-help forum (chap.1.5).
Is Debian going to run smoothly on my computer ?Ī fast and simple way to check this out, is to type "Debian" followed by your machine type, within your favorite search engine: look for "Debian IBM T60", for example. One of the first question when you wish to install Debian concerns the hardware compatibility : Most of the users never had to install a system previously ( computers are usualy delivered with an operating system already installed) … And that could be a little freaking … Take the time to be well prepared, take a breath of fresh air, and everything is going to be all right. įor installations in a different context (separated /home partition, Logical Volume Management, Encryption, Multi-boot, etc.) you will find the links to the specific documentations in chapter 5.5. If you are in a particular situation not covered here, look at the on-line Debian installation manual 47. This manual is intended for beginner s, and does not cover all the install capabilities of the Debian system. Single-boot installation : Debian will be the only distribution residing on your hard disk and the install process will be automatic (assisted partition ing, with the whole Debian system in a single partition ).ĭual-boot installation : Debian will be installed next to another system (GNU/Linux or Windows®) in automatic mode (assisted partition ing of the free space, with the whole Debian system in a single partition ). The following sections describe the two modes of the classical installation:
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