Dear All,
A few days back, I had the opportunity to dive into the OpenWISP / OpenWRT project, and I learned that it is best supported on Debian. While studying, I encountered four different modes of installation for Debian, and I would appreciate it if someone could explain the differences between these modes in detail. Specifically, I would like to understand what each mode includes initially and what additional packages can be added later to the operating system. Here are the installation modes that I found: 1. debian-11.0.0-amd64-DVD-1.iso (Size: 3.7G) * It seems this is a larger installation image, presumably containing more packages and software. * What does this image include by default, and how does it differ from the others in terms of available software? * What additional options or desktop environments can be added later? 2. debian-11.0.0-amd64-netinst.iso (Size: 377M) * This appears to be a smaller network installation image. * Could someone clarify how this image works and what it installs by default? * What is the process for adding packages during and after installation? 3. debian-live-11.0.0-amd64-standard.iso (Size: 903M) * This looks like a live image meant for testing or use as a lightweight OS. * What is included in the "standard" version, and how does it compare to the others in terms of pre-installed software? * How would one proceed with adding other packages or a desktop environment? 4. debian-live-11.0.0-amd64-xfce.iso (Size: 2.3G) * This image includes the XFCE desktop environment. * Besides XFCE, what other software comes pre-installed, and is it possible to switch or add other desktop environments later? I would appreciate a detailed explanation to help me make an informed decision on which mode to use based on the project requirements. Looking forward to your insights. BR, Muhammad Nadeem Anjum Nexgn Infrastructure Technologies (Pvt) Ltd.
