Installing Debian 13 Like a Pro | Full Tutorial

Debian 13 (Trixie) is here! In this video, I walk you through my personal process for a "pro" installation using the Graphical Expert Install method. Whether you are a long-time Linux user or just moving away from Big Tech, this tutorial covers the nuances of setting up a stable Debian system. WHAT WE COVER: Expert Installation: Why I choose the Graphical Expert Install for more control Disk Partitioning: Setting up LVM and why a separate /home partition is a lifesaver Firmware & Software: Handling non-free firmware and proprietary software pragmatically Desktop Environment: Installing the Cinnamon Desktop Post-Install: Fixing the sources.list CD-ROM error and running first updates Debian is my favorite distribution because it represents stability and freedom. I hope this guide helps you get started with your own installation! Please like and subscribe to support non-AI, open-source content! ☕ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Help me keep the terminal open without selling out. If you find value in these videos, consider supporting the channel: Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/terminaltilt Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/terminaltilt/donate Support independent, non-AI tech content by using my partner links: Digital Services: 🛡️ Proton VPN: https://www.terminaltilt.com/go/Proton_VPN 📧 Proton Mail & Suite: https://www.terminaltilt.com/go/Proton_Mail 🔐 Proton Pass: https://www.terminaltilt.com/go/Proton_Pass ☁️ Proton Drive: https://www.terminaltilt.com/go/Proton_Drive (Commissions help fund the hardware for Terminal Tilt!) Additional Hardware Worth Mentioning (Non-Affiliate): Nitrokey 3 (Open Source / Rust): https://shop.nitrokey.com/shop Token2 PIN+ Series (FIDO2 L2): https://www.token2.com/shop YubiKey 5C NFC: https://www.yubico.com/product/yubikey-5-series/yubikey-5c-nfc/ 🌐 CONNECT: Website: https://www.terminaltilt.com Mastodon: https://climatejustice.social/@terminaltilt LinkStack: https://links.terminaltilt.com/ RESOURCES AND SOURCES: Debian Foundation - https://www.debian.org Download Debian - https://www.debian.org/distrib Debian Pure Blends - https://www.debian.org/blends TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT & SPECS: Desktop: Debian 13 | i7-12700KF | RX 5700 XT | 64GB RAM Homelab: Proxmox VE | i7-8700K | RX 550 | 64GB RAM Laptop: Debian 13 | Thinkpad T14 Gen 1 | Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U | 48GB RAM 🎵 SOUNDTRACK: "Sunny Looks Good on You" by Midnight North via the YouTube Audio Library. THUMBNAIL: Created by me in GIMP. #noai #Debian #Debian13 #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #Computers #Cinnamon