Debian: Overview of system requirements
If you want to install Debian on your computer, you should first check the system requirements. We will show you whether Debian is running on your PC.
Debian system requirements
Debian is currently available in version 8 (Jessie). Older versions of Debian usually have slightly lower system requirements.
- If you use Debian without a desktop environment, the available RAM should be 128 MB, 512 MB is recommended. However, the system is also viable with only around 60 MB.
- If you also use the desktop environment of Debian, you need at least 256 MB RAM, 1 GB is recommended.
- Debian 8 requires about 2 GB of free hard disk space for installation and operation. However, 10 GB is recommended for normal use.
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Next, you should know how to update Debian.