On Fri, Aug 26, 2022 at 02:04:55PM +0700, Mir Sharifur Rahman wrote: > Dear Debian Web team, > > I find it very hard to navigate to desired download of the OS. > > for example, can't find the kde iso download link. i have to navigate lots > of links, as if i am solving a puzzle. >
Hi, There is no .iso downlink specifically for KDE. Debian provides a netinst iso that will allow you to install any of several desktop environments. https://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/cd-including-firmware/current/amd64/iso-cd/firmware-11.4.0-amd64-netinst.iso If you download the DVD .iso file, then this will also allow you to do the same but there will be more on the initial file, so maybe a smaller download from the network if there are bandwidth issues but at the cost of a larger initial download. https://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/cd-including-firmware/current/amd64/iso-dvd/firmware-11.4.0-amd64-DVD-1.iso When the installer goes through to the tasksel step of selecting package groups to install, uncheck GNOME and check KDE. > please please please change the look of the web site, mainly the download > page. > > and please give us specific links for specific download. > As above: this is unlike Kubuntu, for example: Canonical issue separate .iso files per desktop. An alternative is to use the debian-live images: these are significantly larger than the netinst but come with an installed desktop. https://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/cd-including-firmware/current-live/amd64/iso-hybrid/debian-live-11.4.0-amd64-kde+nonfree.iso I have specifically included the images which include non-free firmware in them as this may work more easily with more modern laptops for a first install. The firmware is not free software: we can distribute it but we can only give you what the vendors provide and non-free software is not part of the main Debian distribution. You may find it easier to ask further questions on the debian-user mailing list. With every good wish, as ever, Andy Cater [For the Debian Community Team] > please keep in mind that, not all of us is as talented as you are. > navigating web links puzzle is not a thing for us. > > warm regards, > Mir Sharifur Rahman > Debian user since 2006
