Re: [Trisquel-users] netinstall; first timer's question

[enduzzer]

I think you can install a minimal base system from any ISO. Just do the text  
installer and leave all desktop out. Then install X and add MATE or any other  
DE. You'll have to install all other programs one by one if they are not  
included in MATE. The usual repos are there, so it's no big deal if you are  
missing a few bits. Add them when needed. That's how I did a base system and  
added X and CDE.