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I tried to install Cockpit on Debian, and it just downloaded an entire Linux Desktop? Really weird, had the configs and open port all but still the UI was not showing.
Might give it another try but would prefer something less resource heavy
"Hey you wanted NetworkManager, right? We've decided everyone wants NetworkManager."
Last time I didn't use --no-install-recommends
Ooh right! I hate Debian that it does this.
It makes sense in a lot of cases, just not all of them.
Huh, it's got to be the maintainers who make that list, right? Not the developers?
Either way, that must be an awkward philosophical snarl. "Oh I see we're running Gnome again."
It was a hyperbole so not really a complete desktop, but a lot of tools that where duplicating others in purpose
I've had it cascade and install an entire desktop.