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 ====== Part 1: How to Install and Setup Debian on a Virtual Machine ======
+This page will get you started on installing Debian OS using VirtualBox and let you install and switch to a desktop environment of your choosing.
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 ===== Installation =====
 This section will show you how to install Debian OS on a VirtualBox Virtual Machine.
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 **Note: The version we will be using is Debian 12.9.0 codenamed Bookworm.**
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 . Debian OS is now installed successfully!
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-===== Enabling root and superuser on Debian =====
-This section will show you how to enable root account and superuser on Debian.
-. Click on Activities on the top left corner of the screen. You can also press the Windows key as a shortcut. {{image_2025-01-16_140330413.png?nolink}}
-. Search for Settings and click on it.
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-. On the left pane, scroll down or search for Users and click on it. {{image_2025-01-16_140517967.png?nolink}}
-. On the blue bar at the top of the page, click Unlock.
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-. Then, enter your user password as the Administrator's password. In my case, it is 1211112299. Once that is done, you should notice that the blue bar is gone.
-You have successfully enabled root and superusers on your Debian! Go ahead and try [[Sudoers|this]] to add your accounts to sudo group.
 ===== Installing Windows Manager =====
-The following steps will show you how to install another desktop environment.
+The following steps will show you how to install another desktop environment. We will be utilizing [[tasksel|tasksel]].
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 **Note: Debian 12.9.0 comes preinstalled with GNOME desktop environment.**
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 \\ Notice that the terminal will look like this.
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+**Note: If you are unable to run sudo commands, follow the instructions on this [[root|link]].**
 . We want to install the Xfce desktop environment. Navigate the menu using up and down key. Press space to mark Xfce for installation. Make sure there is the (*) symbol. {{image_2025-01-16_142655265.png?nolink}}