How to Install Debian 8.6 Xfce Desktop and Review on VMware

Debian 8.6 XFCE Desktop Installation and Review

Easy tutorial on how to install Debian 8.6 XFCE Desktop and review on VMware Workstation/Player step by step. This tutorial also helps if you you install Debian 8.6 Xfce 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 Xfce Desktop Installation Steps:

1. Download Debian 8.6 XFCE Live ISO
2. Create Virtual Machine on VMware Workstation/Player
3. Start Installation
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Installing Debian 8.6 Xfce Desktop and Review on VMware

What is Debian GNU/Linux?

Debian GNU/Linux 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 Xfce Desktop?

Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for UNIX-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and low on system resources, while still being visually appealing and user friendly. Xfce Desktop consists of separately packaged parts that together provide all functions of the desktop environment, but can be selected in subsets to suit user needs and preference.
Xfce Desktop Website: https://www.xfce.org/

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