Install Debian 13 GNOME Desktop

Download Official ISO

Official Debian Download Page

https://www.debian.org/distrib/

ISO File Selection

File	Size	Description
debian-13.4.0-arm64-netinst.iso	~700MB	Network installation image (requires online installation)
debian-13.4.0-arm64-DVD-1.iso	~4GB	Complete DVD image (includes desktop environment, supports offline installation)

💡 Tip: The current official Debian ISO version is 13.4.0. Newer versions can be used when released.

Create Installation USB Drive

Using balenaEtcher (supports Windows/Linux/macOS):

1. Download and install balenaEtcher
2. Insert USB drive (8GB or larger recommended)
3. Select ISO file -> Select USB drive -> Click "Flash"
4. Wait for writing to complete

Install Debian

Boot Installer

1. Insert USB drive and boot from it
2. Select Graphical install from the boot menu

Installation Steps

Step	Action	Recommendation
Language/Region	Select preferred language and region	Choose as needed
Keyboard Layout	Select keyboard layout	Based on actual keyboard
Network Configuration	Configure hostname and network	DHCP recommended
User Setup	Set username and password	Recommended: Leave root password blank, regular user can use sudo
Partitioning	Select Guided - use entire disk	Automatic partitioning recommended
Software Selection	✅ Debian desktop environment (GNOME) ✅ Standard system utilities	Required
GRUB Installation	Install to main hard disk	Default is fine

Root Password Setup Recommendation

Recommended: Leave root password blank

During installation, when prompted to set root password, leave it blank and skip.
This automatically adds the regular user to the sudo group, allowing sudo commands.

If root password already set:

# After entering system, add regular user to sudo group
su -
usermod -aG sudo $USER
exit

Complete Installation

1. Reboot system after installation completes
2. Remove USB drive
3. Enter Debian GNOME desktop
4. Open terminal and prepare to configure CIX PPA