09-11-2018, 06:28 AM
(09-10-2018, 06:59 PM)Pajaro Wrote: Aloha,
Well, being a Linux newbe! I have tried looking through this forum and giving up on finding "Installing Debian Stretch Minimal 64bit OS Image." with a GUI interface. When I install this OS, only CLI is available. Is there some packages I need to install. I have no clue! I thought the Rock64 OS would install Linux in a GUI mode. I appreciate any links to better describe process of installing Debian Stretch Minimal 64bit OS Image. My ODROID XU4 work fine. About to give up on ROCK64!
Thanks for any help from the Forum...
Pajaro
Since you are a 'newbie' I suggest you use Armbian. It comes in two variants - Ubuntu and Debian - so choose the one you want. I suggest you go with Armbian Bionic, if anything because Ubuntu has quantum FireFox which works nicely on the board compared to Chromium.
On initial boot you'll have to set up your credentials in CLI - but don't worry it will guide you though it - and then a fully featured destkop is there for you to use.
On first login creds are root/1234 - you'll be instructed from there how to set up your profile.
A stock LXDE is also available from the PINE installer and wiki, but its pretty bare bones compared to Armbian.
Enjoy.