Step by Step Easy Guide to Install Debian Linux

Step by Step Easy Guide to Install Debian Linux

1. Back up any existing data or documents on the hard disk where you plan to install.

2. Gather information about your computer and any needed documentation, before starting the installation.

3. Locate and/or download the installer software and any specialized driver or firmware files your machine requires.

4. Set up boot media such as CDs/DVDs/USB sticks or provide a network boot infrastructure fromwhich the installer can be booted.

5. Boot the installation system.

6. Select the installation language.

7. Activate the ethernet network connection, if available.

8. If necessary, resize existing partitions on your target harddisk to make space for the installation.

9. Create and mount the partitions on which Debian will be installed.

10. Watch the automatic download/install/setup of the base system.

11. Install a boot loader which can start up Debian GNU/Linux and/or your existing system.

12. Load the newly installed system for the first time.

Memory and Disk Space Requirements for Debian Linux installation

Memory and Disk Space Requirements for Debian Linux installation

You must have at least 80MB of memory and 580MB of hard disk space to perform a normal installation.
Note that these are fairly minimal numbers.