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submitted 10 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) by BobGnarley@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

What am I doing wrong here? The computer has Windows 11 on it but I don't want to use it I want it all the way off the machine.

Can this installer not overwrite the Windows OS with Debian? Edit: Just want to say thanks to all of you I'm going to experiment around with the advice you all have given and see how it works out! Absolutely love the passion and helpfulness of this community here on Lemmy for real!

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[-] nichtburningturtle@feddit.org 1 points 10 hours ago

This post implies that you're a beginner. I wouldn't recommend debian as a beginner distro.

[-] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 8 hours ago

I wholeheartedly disagree. But I will say that maybe a mid-weight flavor of Debian would be better.

[-] BobGnarley@lemm.ee 6 points 8 hours ago

Honestly I may just keep doing the Debian install now that I have some insight on what might have gone wrong.

[-] minibyte@sh.itjust.works 7 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

Ignore the gatekeeping and do your thing. Nice choice on Debian.

[-] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 7 hours ago

If you continue to have trouble but still want a Debian experience, might I recommend MX Linux. I cut my teeth on that for a long time, and it was a really great experience for me. And the installer is super easy to navigate.

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