Re: download links are not visible for KDE and others

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