Debian 12

debian 12

System Requirements

  • Architecture: ARM64
  • RAM: 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
  • Storage: 15 GB
  • Display: virtio-ramfb-gl

Login Credentials

  • Username: debian
  • Password: debian

Latest Debian 12 (Bookworm) stable release – one of the most reliable and widely-used Linux distributions, perfect for servers and development.

Setup Guide

  1. Launch the VM from VMC
  2. Login using username: debian, password: debian
  3. Update to latest packages: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
  4. Install development tools: sudo apt install build-essential git
  5. Debian provides excellent stability and extensive package repositories

Troubleshooting

  • VM won’t boot: Check that virtualization is enabled in VMC settings and your Mac meets the system requirements.
  • Slow performance: Allocate more RAM in VM settings (recommended 4GB+) and close other applications.
  • No network: Ensure network adapter is set to “Shared Network” in VMC settings.
  • Display issues: Try different display adapters in VMC settings or update to the latest VMC version.