Just another example of not reading things carefullyPostby MALsPa » If somebody sees the answer to that question in the installation manual, or even in the wiki, please feel free to point it out.
I all ready did point out where it say that in the wiki:
Me: https://wiki.debian.org/DebianDesktopHowTo
Select a Desktop Environment
To select the desktop environment that the debian-installer installs, enter "Advanced options" on the boot screen and scroll down to "Alternative desktop environments". Otherwise, debian-installer will choose GNOME.
FIRST go to : https://www.debian.org/releases/stretch/amd64/
Debian GNU/Linux Installation Guide
Then if one actually reads it all, eventually they get to this part:
https://www.debian.org/releases/stretch ... 06.html.en
Installing Additional Software:6. Using the Debian Installer
6.1. How the Installer Works
6.1.1. Using the graphical installer
6.2. Components Introduction
6.3. Using Individual Components
6.3.1. Setting up Debian Installer and Hardware Configuration
6.3.2. Setting Up Users And Passwords
6.3.3. Partitioning and Mount Point Selection
6.3.4. Installing the Base System
6.3.5. Installing Additional Software
From: https://www.debian.org/releases/stretch ... l-software
The thing of it is, most people might glance at it, but then they see it is very detailed, has a lot of chapters and information, but they are just lazy, or don't know how to read , any way it intimidates them, " Oh no, I can't read all that", or "I don't have the time to read all that", what ever excuse they come up with, the result is the same, they then end up wasting other peoples time, because they don't want to or can not take the time to read some instructions carefully and thoroughly.[Note] Note
The “Desktop environment” task will install a graphical desktop environment.
By default, debian-installer installs the Gnome desktop environment. It is possible to interactively select a different desktop environment during the installation. It is also possible to install multiple desktops, but some combinations of desktop may not be co-installable.
Note that this will only work if the packages needed for the desired desktop environment are actually available. If you are installing using a single full CD image, they will possibly need to be downloaded from a network mirror as some of the needed packages for your choice might only be included on later CDs. Installing any of the available desktop environments this way should work fine if you are using a DVD image or any other installation method.
Do you want me to also send a request to the development mail-list, and ask the developers to include additional text in the installer for you ? Like I said , for me it never was any problem, but I suppose for a few people it is, and we need in bold or large text,
" Gnome will be installed as the default Desktop Environment, if you do not select any other. "
The problem, some people try to whiz through everything and don't take the time to pay attention, and don't really read what the installer says either, it is not likely those kind of people would notice the statement.
The term "Debian desktop environment" does not mean Gnome, or KDE, or any particular desktop environment, the Debian desktop environment is what ever Desktop one decides to install to Debian, and for those that do not want a DE, they don't have to install Gnome, Mate, XFCE, etc,... they can install a Window Manager instead.
In that case, they do NOT want to select any DesktopEnvironment,and can install the Window manager after they finish the base install, the wiki goes into that as well:
There also is : https://wiki.debian.org/DesktopEnvironment