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How to install Gnome on debian?
How to install Gnome on debian?
Just setup an instance of vmware with debian, i can't figure out how to install gnome desktop environment for debian (newest release plz)
and also how to switch desktop environment to gnome, after installing it. Any help is greatly appreciated.
and also how to switch desktop environment to gnome, after installing it. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
figured it out, got sudo and gnome3 setup....
Although for some reason i can't paste stuff to my desktop like i can with ubuntu/windows.... any idea if there's a way to change that? with gnome3?
Although for some reason i can't paste stuff to my desktop like i can with ubuntu/windows.... any idea if there's a way to change that? with gnome3?
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
Use gnome-tweak to set the desktop to have visible items cluttering up your gorgeous wallpaper.
No, you will not get the "latest" GNOME in stable Debian, and there's no way to get it other than updating to Debian testing or Sid--not for newbies, though.
No, you will not get the "latest" GNOME in stable Debian, and there's no way to get it other than updating to Debian testing or Sid--not for newbies, though.
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
stevepusser wrote:Use gnome-tweak to set the desktop to have visible items cluttering up your gorgeous wallpaper.
No, you will not get the "latest" GNOME in stable Debian, and there's no way to get it other than updating to Debian testing or Sid--not for newbies, though.
Gotchya, thanks!!!
Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
I told people when they posted the top ten reasons to switch to linux article this would happen. Too much advertising.golinux wrote:Is this a trick question? Isn't gnome the default? Is this what FDN has come to?
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
Hey, this is the beginner's section, after all. We were all noobs once.bw123 wrote:I told people when they posted the top ten reasons to switch to linux article this would happen. Too much advertising.golinux wrote:Is this a trick question? Isn't gnome the default? Is this what FDN has come to?
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
^ +1, well said.
But even n00bs should know how to use a search engine
But even n00bs should know how to use a search engine
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
The beginners section was the beginning of the end of this forum.kevinthefixer wrote:Hey, this is the beginner's section, after all. We were all noobs once.
May the FORK be with you!
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
So, do you want the beginner's forum to redirect to a flashing "USE MINT, NOOB"?golinux wrote:The beginners section was the beginning of the end of this forum.kevinthefixer wrote:Hey, this is the beginner's section, after all. We were all noobs once.
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
Maybe the beginner's forum should redirect to a beginner's search page that includes prominent links to the Release Notes , Wiki etc. that must be viewed before continuing and require 5-10 keyword searches before being allowed to post. That might might encourage a different behavior than what is so often found here these days.stevepusser wrote:So, do you want the beginner's forum to redirect to a flashing "USE MINT, NOOB"?golinux wrote:The beginners section was the beginning of the end of this forum.kevinthefixer wrote:Hey, this is the beginner's section, after all. We were all noobs once.
May the FORK be with you!
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
We made a FAQ for MX Linux and linked it on the forum home page. Stuff like "What's the deal with MX and systemd?" and "Can I use a PPA?"
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
Unfortunately at Devuan we have found over and over again that despite documentation posted in prominent places, most often it is being ignored especially now that more n00bies are finding us. Bottom line . . . those who do not seek will not find. Fortunately, we don't have to tiptoe and coddle like you do over here.stevepusser wrote:We made a FAQ for MX Linux and linked it on the forum home page. Stuff like "What's the deal with MX and systemd?" and "Can I use a PPA?"
May the FORK be with you!
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
Hold on a minute, wasn't there a thread over at the Devuan forums about how nasty I was being to the n00bs here?golinux wrote:Fortunately, we don't have to tiptoe and coddle like you do over here.
At least be consistent in your criticisms...
EDIT: http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=139176
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
Hello all,
I'm a nOObe in every sense of the word. My experience is one week old. I managed to install a working Debian on my computer and 2 working programs using .DEB files. So far I find Debian user friendly and many things are easy to find after a bit of puzzling.
That is not so the case when compiling is needed. I find many websites with instructions, but they all talk double Dutch to me. So I turned to this forum and to beginners questions. It is a bit disappointing to see sarcasm about some questions that might be Obvious to the professionals here. There is no lack of information on the web, but it's hard for beginners to understand the jargon.
So I kindly like to ask to have mercy with us beginners. If you do, who knows some of us may turn out to be professionals in the end.
Paul Vos
I'm a nOObe in every sense of the word. My experience is one week old. I managed to install a working Debian on my computer and 2 working programs using .DEB files. So far I find Debian user friendly and many things are easy to find after a bit of puzzling.
That is not so the case when compiling is needed. I find many websites with instructions, but they all talk double Dutch to me. So I turned to this forum and to beginners questions. It is a bit disappointing to see sarcasm about some questions that might be Obvious to the professionals here. There is no lack of information on the web, but it's hard for beginners to understand the jargon.
So I kindly like to ask to have mercy with us beginners. If you do, who knows some of us may turn out to be professionals in the end.
Paul Vos
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Re: How to install Gnome on debian?
And what has compiling to do with the OP's question?Paulvos wrote:That is not so the case when compiling is needed.
I'm not an IT professional either btw.
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