Description

Deepin 23 was released in August 2024, this version preceded by 20.9, and was available for desktop / laptop computers. It comes with Deepin Desktop Environment, and is only available for 64-bit (x86-64) version. Compared to previous releases, this Deepin version introduces several major updates and enhancements. This includes a comprehensive repository upgrade supporting new hardware architectures and a new "atomic update" system for efficient installation and rollback capabilities. The new Linyaps package format simplifies multi-platform software distribution, while the desktop environment features significant improvements such as a redesigned taskbar, launcher customization, and better multitasking support. Cross-device collaboration between Deepin and Windows systems, improved cloud sync capabilities, and integration of UOS AI for enhanced productivity are also key features. Additional new features include improved tray management, wireless screen casting, and various system performance optimizations, creating a more intuitive and personalized user experience.

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General information from Deepin

Deepin is an free and open source Linux operating system based on Debian (stable branch). It provides a beautiful, user-friendly, safe and stable experience, with beautiful design that you can use it for work, personal use or entertainment. The graphical environment used in Deepin is its own, known as Deepin Desktop Environment (or DDE), which is built on Qt and is available for various other Linux distros such as Manjaro, Arch or Fedora. Deepin has its own window manager known as 'dde-kwin', and a wide range of apps developed by Deepin's development team such as Deepin Installer, File Manager, System Monitor, Package Manager, Deepin Clone, Deepin Store, Screen Recorder, Voice Recorder, Deepin Screenshot, Deepin Terminal, Image Viewer, Deepin Movie, Music, Calendar, Deepin Editor, and more.

Specification

System requirements

Minimum:

• 2GHz processor or higher.
• 2 GB memory (RAM).
• 65 GB free disk space.

Installation Instructions

Starting installer in PC (via USB)

Follow the steps given below:

1. Download the Deepin 23 64-bit ISO image file from the download section.
2. Install the Deepin Boot Maker application on the computer.
3. Plug in a USB flash drive (at least 8 GB of space) with your computer.
4. Open the Deepin Boot Maker app, and choose Deepin's ISO image file.
5. Next, select your USB flash drive and start the process.
6. As soon as done, plug the bootable USB into a system where you want to install Deepin 23.
7. Restart the target computer.
8. Press the boot device menu key and select USB to boot first.
9. Select the USB device and start the Deepin 23 installer.

Starting installer in VirtualBox

1. Download the Deepin 23 ISO image file from the download section.
2. Launch the Virtualbox application on your computer, and start creating a new virtual machine.
3. Select Debian, and use the settings for the virtual machine according to system requirements.
4. Start VM and when it asks to select the Host Drive, then select the downloaded Deepin 23 ISO file in step 1.

Starting installer in VMware

1. Download the Deepin 23 ISO image file from the download section.
2. Launch the VMware Player, and start creating a new virtual machine.
3. Select the ISO image file of Deepin 23, and use the settings for the virtual machine according to system requirements.
4. Start the virtual machine and go to the Deepin 23 installer.

Last step

As soon as you go to the Deepin boot menu, follow the steps given below:

1. Press enter to install Deepin.
2. Select language and go ahead.
3. Create a user account.
4. On the disk selection screen, select Freespace Partition and start the installation. (Note - This will erase all your data from the disk, please backup if any important data is present)
5. Wait until the installation is done.
6. Once this is done, plug-out your USB flash drive and restart the computer.