Re: Are there different Installer Packages between Server and Desktop?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 08:38:59PM +, Brian wrote: > On Mon 20 Mar 2017 at 11:27:50 +0100, to...@tuxteam.de wrote: > > > The differentiation in "server" and "desktop" only really made sense > > for commercial vendors, as a device to extract as much money as > > possible from their customers. For a free operating system this > > device doesn't make that much sense (that's perhaps why you will > > get somewhat surprised reactions over here ;-) > > You're a cynic. > > But you found head of the nail. :) Heh. Old guy here :) regards - -- t -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.12 (GNU/Linux) iEYEARECAAYFAljQUJcACgkQBcgs9XrR2kbxDQCfby6cNVPzuqPyeq+PJDjekXgN u8cAn3trBz4zgEN/5WKwa/sxRBiPkjHm =jwxr -END PGP SIGNATURE-
Re: Are there different Installer Packages between Server and Desktop?
On Mon 20 Mar 2017 at 11:27:50 +0100, to...@tuxteam.de wrote: > The differentiation in "server" and "desktop" only really made sense > for commercial vendors, as a device to extract as much money as > possible from their customers. For a free operating system this > device doesn't make that much sense (that's perhaps why you will > get somewhat surprised reactions over here ;-) You're a cynic. But you found head of the nail. :) -- Brian.
Re: Are there different Installer Packages between Server and Desktop?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 10:10:16AM +0100, aorlikow...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hello > > I'm interested in installing Debia _SERVER_, not Desktop, but on your > Website, there is just offering Debian. > > Are there different Installer Packages between Server and Desktop? If > the SERVER package different where can I get it. What is the Internet link? > > It would be helpful when you mention it on your website, that Debian is > either Server or Desktop or both of them. Other answers in the thread already sum it up: for Debian there's no difference whether "server" or desktop -- it is the way you *use* it what makes a difference. And it can be both at the same time. That said, if you have a narrow use case in mind, it makes of course sense to just install what is needed (as others have said, for example, no desktop environment at all). That's what the Debian "tasks" are meant for: groups of packages recommended for specific uh... tasks, there for you to select with a single click at installation time (or later, if you wish!). You can select several tasks (remember, the installation can play several roles at a time). The differentiation in "server" and "desktop" only really made sense for commercial vendors, as a device to extract as much money as possible from their customers. For a free operating system this device doesn't make that much sense (that's perhaps why you will get somewhat surprised reactions over here ;-) regards - -- tomás -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.12 (GNU/Linux) iEUEARECAAYFAljPrqYACgkQBcgs9XrR2kb8JQCYw2jUFkATN5Fov9TXq+pBLkQc TwCdEoYRFWqThlIpB2mZ+53/fRBPJ64= =8anM -END PGP SIGNATURE-
Re: Are there different Installer Packages between Server and Desktop?
Hello Achim, Desktop or Server? Is a photo without colors black OR white? Language can be misleading at times. I reckon, your expectation might come from the Ubuntu world, as they are in fact offering somthing more preconfigured, that lacks the flexibility to match users needs as finegrained as debian does. I suggest, you list the requirements of your server, and when you are clear about your wishlist, use some spare (or virtual) machine and walk through the install accordingly. Nothing magic or complicated. And if you enjoy more babysitting, look here: https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/debian-8-jessie-minimal-server/ Cheers, DdB Am 20.03.2017 um 10:10 schrieb aorlikow...@gmail.com: >
Re: Are there different Installer Packages between Server and Desktop?
On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 10:10:16AM +0100, aorlikow...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm interested in installing Debia _SERVER_, not Desktop, but on your > Website, there is just offering Debian. > > Are there different Installer Packages between Server and Desktop? If > the SERVER package different where can I get it. What is the Internet link? No; there is one installer, and it handles both use-cases. During installation you can opt to select a Desktop Environment, or not. > It would be helpful when you mention it on your website, that Debian is > either Server or Desktop or both of them. It's both, but you are right, perhaps we can improve our documentation to reflect this. Thanks -- Jonathan Dowland Please do not CC me, I am subscribed to the list. signature.asc Description: Digital signature
Re: Are there different Installer Packages between Server and Desktop?
On 20-03-17, aorlikow...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hello > > I'm interested in installing Debia _SERVER_, not Desktop, but on your > Website, there is just offering Debian. > > Are there different Installer Packages between Server and Desktop? If > the SERVER package different where can I get it. What is the Internet link? > > It would be helpful when you mention it on your website, that Debian is > either Server or Desktop or both of them. > > Regards fron Germany > > Achim Orlikowski > > Debian is universal operating system and it is stated so on Debian main page. How you will use it is up to you. You can choose during installation process what you want to install. If you need it for server and you do not want desktop environment you can do it with no problems. Would suggest reading manual though, you will find more detailed explanations there. Have fun :)
Are there different Installer Packages between Server and Desktop?
Hello I'm interested in installing Debia _SERVER_, not Desktop, but on your Website, there is just offering Debian. Are there different Installer Packages between Server and Desktop? If the SERVER package different where can I get it. What is the Internet link? It would be helpful when you mention it on your website, that Debian is either Server or Desktop or both of them. Regards fron Germany Achim Orlikowski
