Confirming this bug is now resolved with NetInstall Beta 1 Direct link http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/jessie_di_beta_1/amd64/iso-cd/debian-jessie-DI-b1-amd64-netinst.iso
"Gnome installation images have been fixed (#756774): they will now really install Gnome (instead of Xfce). They should offer the best experience as far as accessibility is concerned." Source: https://www.debian.org/devel/debian-installer/News/2014/20140813
