Install Debian wheezy with least software
I have installed Debian wheezy(7.4) several days ago.
At that time, I select GNOME Desktop Environment so there are many applications
which I will never use and I don't know how to use. Then, I re-installed Debian
wheezy(7.4) again at least software. This procedure is a little bit improved at Shammerism memo.
- insert net-install DVD into DVD Drive.
- start PC from DVD Drive.
- when wifi module required, insert USB drive saved wifi firmware.
- proceed installation steps.
- configure packet manager the nearest server.
- join popularity contest.
- at the software selection, select laptop and standard system utilities.
- install GRUB and reboot.
- login as root.
- execute following commands to check if wifi module is loaded, if any command returned output network device information to be expected, there is no problem.
- execute iwconfig and ifconfig, these commands check that OS recognizes wireless interface
- ip link set $wireless-if-name up
- iwlist scan | grep ESSID, search access point
- wpa_passphrase $TargetESSID $AccessPointPassPhrase(If using WPA2)
- vi /etc/network/interfaces, add follow lines and restart networking service by /etc/init.d/networking restart
auto wlan0 iface wlan0 inet dhcp wpa-ssid $SSID wpa-psk $ACCESS_POINT_PASSPHRASE
If there is no problem in wireless network configurations, this host would be received IP address from DHCP server. After getting IP address, install basic GUI softwares.