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Hi ive been trying to install 12.5 cinnamon for the very 1st time. I want to do a offline install, so choosed network/ later. Started with debian-12.5.0-amd64-netinst.iso = no gui!
Second try with debian-live-12.5.0-amd64-cinnamon.iso (3.3GB)No gui there!
Both clean installs produced a OS that is opening in a terminal!
The partition has 2 gb used 55gb free.
Why does it just open the gui?

First, can you start off by listing your hardware?
Most importantly the PC you are installing it on and the graphics card/chipset that is being used?

Second try with debian-live-12.5.0-amd64-cinnamon.iso (3.3GB)No gui there!

Was there a gui in the live environment or none at all?

Somehow missed 'liveboot' before and went straight into 'install' So just found out about it, and works fine, could even play a video fullscreen, no problems.
Maybe it is easier to reinstall via liveboot?
I'd like to set up an VPN before going online/ installing.

I'd like to set up an VPN before going online/ installing.

The net-installer only includes a minimal number of packages as it is expected for the device to connect to the internet or to a network repository.

I would download the debian DVD as it includes graphical packages. I am surprised that the live ISO did not work as that should include them too. What happens when you run: