Quick Debian install
I use these instructions when I need to quickly prep a new system - your mileage may vary.
Generic Debian 7.1 ISO - http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/7.1.0/i386/iso-cd/
Burn to CD, boot from this disc
Non-graphical install
Partition to whatever is appropriate
Workstation role - SSH server and the default workstation set
Reboot
Review /etc/network/interfaces to make sure is appropriate
My typical post-install system prep is as follows (written 2022-08-02):
apt-get install vim screen nmap links lynx smbclient sudo snmp curl wget zsh perl-doc unzip zip git man lsof
chsh -s /bin/zsh
update-alternatives --config editorÂ
# and pick vim