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using Synaptic with Debian 10 Buster - companion note
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Debian 10 Buster, when installed, does not come with Synaptic or a GUI. You MUST use the command line in order to follow any GUI instructions I list in my tutorials if you do not use Mint or Ubuntu.

Many GUIs exist, but I prefer Cinnamon because it's the closest thing to the OS experience I am trying to flee (Windows). But XFCE's layout is better for those fleeing MacOS. Use the console login, and when you're logged in, please check if you are privileged:

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sudo -v
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If it says you are a sudo user, then please continue. If not, you can't.

Type the following to install Cinnamon on your Debian 10 installation, but refresh your dpkg cache first:

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apt update
apt-get install cinnamon
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This will add 5% extra space to a 50 GB droplet. When you are logged into an X session on your droplet, your CPU usage will SPIKE. Please don't use the GUI unless you have to, otherwise your droplet may incur surcharges. Now install Synaptic:

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apt update
apt-get install synaptic
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If you want to get the GUI working and use this for tutorials, you MUST configure VNC for this server. I have a tutorial in this same folder at 'enabling-vnc-on-linux.html'. Type this address, without quotes, into the /story directory and press Enter.