[SOLVED] Installing standalone Copilot-Desktop on Debian Linux: A Quick Guide

Hello beautiful peoples!


Recently for shits and giggles I’ve decided to install Debian 13 Testing Linux to a SSD connected via USB using USB to SATA cable. Since then I’ve been booting to the installation once a day and trying to configure and or fix one thing. My goal is to have a working installation that is configured to suit my needs “soon”. Will I be using it as my daily driver? Hell naw… Its going to be my emergency OS in case excrement hits the oscillator.

In today’s fast-paced world, we all need a little help keeping up – whether it’s brainstorming ideas, writing content, or solving complex problems. That’s where Microsoft Copilot steps in! Think of it as your personal AI assistant, ready to supercharge your productivity and creativity. Think of it as Your personal Jarvis. And if You think Copilot sucks I have news for You buddy… You’re no Tony Stark yourself…

For countless years, AI has been a topic of both excitement and debate, sparking division among people with differing views… On one side, you’ve got folks who love AI (some of them literally…) – seeing it as a game-changer for productivity, creativity, problem-solving. They embrace it for writing, coding, brainstorming, and even generating art. For them, AI is like a supercharged tool that makes life easier and helps spark new ideas. Then, on the other side, some people are a little sceptical – worried that AI might become too powerful, take over jobs, or somehow evolve into the next Terminator. They picture a future where robots outsmart humans, and yes… some might even keep their toaster under lock and key, just in case it gets any ideas.

I find myself somewhere in the middle of the great AI debate. I don’t see artificial intelligence as inherently good or bad – it’s simply a tool, and like any tool, its impact depends entirely on the hands that wield it. The real concern isn’t AI itself, but the intentions of the people developing and using it. On one side, AI can be trained to assist, empower, and innovate – helping with everything from medical breakthroughs to creative problem-solving (or fixing grammar and typos in WordPress blog post… 🤫). On the other, it can just as easily be programmed for harm, crafting sophisticated malware, deepfake scams, or even automating unethical practices. Some AI assistants are designed with good intentions, but many operate behind the scenes, collecting and storing personal data – especially the free ones. If a service costs nothing, it’s often because you are the product, with your data being used for advertising, profiling, or other purposes. Always be mindful of how your information is handled and who benefits from it. Technology has always been a double-edged sword, and AI is no exception. The real challenge isn’t stopping AI – it’s ensuring that the right people are guiding its development responsibly.

Copilot is an AI companion built by Microsoft and like many other AI is a powerful tool that can save time, boost creativity, and make complex tasks easier, helping people work smarter and faster. But (in spirit of keeping it real) it also has its flaws – it can be overly confident while being completely wrong, sometimes producing misleading or biased results. While AI can be helpful, it still needs human oversight to ensure accuracy, fairness, and responsible use.

Ok ok – but how did I installed it on my Debian Linux? First I installed snap and then I used these 2 commands:

su -
snap install copilot-desktop


Et voila… Copilot installed… It will go great with Microsoft Edge


Sign in and start using it as soon as You’re ready…


I hope this helps!

Catch you on the flip side,

AndrzejL

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AndrzejL

“Some men just want to watch the world burn.”

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