#[SOLVED] Debian cant install packages

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safe warren
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I am trying to install packages like sudo and wireless tools but at first it said insert media with name Debian/GNU_LINUX something something and I looked it up and it said I had to edit my source file and comment out a line and now it says failed to locate package when trying to install something and if i do apt update it says failed to fetch from repo

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Debian cant install packages

normal jacinth
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also, do you have internet?

safe warren
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How can I check my internet connection I do have an ethernet cable plugged in

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Ill send my sources file 1 sec

long root
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debian install is a bit irritating because unless you install a desktop it doesn't bundle internet applications for some reason btw, so that may be causing issues

normal jacinth
long root
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yeah, ping 8.8.8.8 or something

safe warren
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okay

long root
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"temporary failure in name resolution" means not working

safe warren
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It says network is unreachable when trying to ping 8.8.8.8 so probably ethernet isnt working

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the cable

long root
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obv

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it's possible debian is just being stupid and not installing required packages for internet

safe warren
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I used the gui installer and it said i needed to insert a usb stick with the ethernet drivers or something like that

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I used a different cable and same thing is happening

safe warren
safe warren
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I think im just gonna install linux mint instead

normal jacinth
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You didn't have any source for the main repo, but using Mint is fine

serene folio
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