Chapter 2. System Requirements

Table of Contents

2.1. Supported Hardware
2.1.1. Supported Architectures
2.1.2. CPU, Main Boards, and Video Support
2.1.3. Multiple Processors
2.1.4. Graphics Hardware Support
2.1.5. Network Connectivity Hardware
2.1.6. Braille Displays
2.1.7. Peripherals and Other Hardware
2.2. Devices Requiring Firmware
2.3. Purchasing Hardware Specifically for GNU/Linux
2.3.1. Avoid Proprietary or Closed Hardware
2.4. Installation Media
2.4.1. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/BD-ROM
2.4.2. Network
2.4.3. Hard Disk
2.4.4. Un*x or GNU system
2.4.5. Supported Storage Systems
2.5. Memory and Disk Space Requirements

This section contains information about what hardware you need to get started with Debian. You will also find links to further information about hardware supported by GNU and Linux.