How to Install Debian 8.6 MATE Desktop and Review on VMware

Debian 8.6 MATE Desktop Installation and Review

In this tutorial, we're going to install Debian 8.6 MATE Desktop and review on VMware Workstation/Player step by step. This tutorial also helps for you installing Debian 8.6 MATE on physical computer or laptop or bare-metal server. VMware Tools (Open VM Tools) is automatically installed by the installer, so we do not need to install it separately.

Debian 8.6 MATE Installation Steps:

1. Download Debian 8.6 MATE Live ISO
2. Create Virtual Machine on VMware Workstation/Player
3. Start Installation
4. Debian 8.6 MATE Desktop Review

Debian 8.6 MATE Desktop Installation and Review on VMware

What is Debian GNU/Linux?

Debian is a popular and freely-available computer operating system that uses the Linux kernel and other program components obtained from the GNU project. Debian can be downloaded over the Internet or, for a small charge, obtained on CD. As Open Source software, Debian is developed by over 500 contributing programmers who collectively form the Debian Project. New releases are provided from time to time.
Debian Website: https://www.debian.org/

What is MATE Desktop?

The MATE Desktop Environment is the continuation of GNOME 2. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. MATE is under active development to add support for new technologies while preserving a traditional desktop experience.
MATE Desktop Website: http://mate-desktop.com/

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