On Tuesday 24 October 2017 01:13:20 pm Decarraig wrote:
> Hi all,
> Having tried out Q4OS I am interested in trying the "pure" TDE on Debian
> stretch. I have read the Wiki instructions on how to do so. I don't want to
> duplicate programs from another DE when I add TDE. Is there a best option
> for a pre-existing DE on Debian when adding the TDE so as to avoid
> duplication etc ?
>

The simple answer, there is no duplications, TDE adds only Trinity apps.

Installing Debian there is the option to not install a DE during the install. 
I install "base + standard" then follow the directions on the wiki. 

I have standarized on TDE so having only one DE is my preference. I add non 
Trinity apps (+depends) as needed.

greg