====== 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.**

1. Install Debian version 12.9.0 .iso file from the website www.debian.org.
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2. Open Oracle VirtualBox.
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4. Go under the Name and Operating System tab.
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6. At ISO Image, click the drop down menu and click Other.
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7. Choose the downloaded Debian .iso file.
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8. Go under the Unattended Install tab.
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9. Change the username and password to your liking.
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10. Go under the Hardware tab. You can change the Base Memory and Processors according to your liking. We will keep it as is.
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11. Go under the Hard Disk tab. You can change the hard disk space and other settings. We will keep it as is.
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13. Wait for the installation to finish.
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14. After installation, it should look like this.
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15. Click the username and sign in using the password you set before.
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16. Debian OS is now installed successfully!
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===== Installing Windows Manager =====
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.**

1. In the terminal, type:
  sudo tasksel
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**Note: If you are unable to run sudo commands, follow the instructions on this [[root|link]].**

2. 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}}

3. Press Tab until Ok button is highlighted. {{image_2025-01-16_142733645.png?nolink}} Press Enter.

4. Wait for the installation to finish.
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5. Once the installation finish, we will try and switch to the Xfce desktop environment. Click the top right button on the screen. {{image_2025-01-16_142948053.png?nolink}}

6. Click the power button. {{image_2025-01-16_143037961.png?nolink}}

7. Click Log Out...
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8. Now, click your user.
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9. Click the Gear icon on the bottom right corner. {{image_2025-01-16_143220215.png?nolink}}

10. Click Xfce Session. 
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11. Login as usual.

12. Notice that your desktop looks different. You have successfully changed your desktop environment!
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Now you are all set and ready to explore your very own Debian OS!