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Welcome to the exciting world of
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This disc contains the installer for the #else
This is one disc in a set containing the #endif Debian GNU/Linux distribution. Debian is a very extensive collection of software. But it is more. It is a complete Operating System (OS) for your computer. And it is free (as in “freedom”).
CONTENTS:
#endif- Introduction
- About This Disc
- Installing
- Last-Minute Notes
- Installing software using Apt
- CD/DVD Manufacturers
- More Information
- Browse This Disc
Introduction
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An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. At the core of an operating system is the kernel. The kernel is the most fundamental program on the computer, which does all the basic housekeeping and lets you start other programs. Debian is kernel independent. It currently uses the Linux kernel but work is in progress to provide Debian for other kernels, using the Hurd. Most of the basic operating system tools come from the GNU project; hence the name GNU/Linux.
Debian is available for various kinds of computers (“architectures”), like “IBM-compatible” PCs (i386), Compaq's Alpha, Sun's Sparc, Motorola/IBM's PowerPC, and (Strong)ARM processors. Check the ports page for more information.
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About This Disc
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This disc is labeled #if OUTPUTtext
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#else DISKNAME #endif #ifndef UNOFFEXTRAS # if !(defined(DISKTYPEBC) || defined(DISKTYPENETINST)) which means that this disc is number DISKNUM of a set of TOTALNUM discs # endif # if OUTPUThtml . # endif # if TYPEbinary It contains programs ("binaries") for `ARCH' computers.
# if ARCHia64 && !ARCHamd64Note: this image only supports systems based on Intel Itanium processors; for the more common Intel EM64T processors, please see the Debian amd64 architecture.
# endif # if defined(DISKTYPEBC)This disc is a business card image. It contains only the installer and will download the base system and the remaining packages from the network.
# elif defined(DISKTYPENETINST)This disc is a netinst image. It contains the installer and a very basic system. Any other packages you might want to install will be downloaded from the network.
# elseThe programs on the Binary discs are ordered by popularity. The Binary-1 disc contains the most popular programs and the installation tools; it is possible to install and run Debian with only the Binary-1 disc. The other discs, up to Binary-TOTALNUM, contain mostly special-interest programs.
# endif # if OMIT_RELEASE_NOTESThe Release Notes for "squeeze" are available on the Debian web site.
# else # if DISKNUM == 1The Release Notes for Debian GNU/Linux "squeeze" are included on this disc in /doc/release-notes/, in several languages. Additional translations and updated versions for the Release Notes may be available from the Debian web site.
# elseSee the first disc in this set for the "squeeze" Release Notes.
# endif # endif # endif # if TYPEsource This set includes the source code of programs in the Debian OS. # endif #else # include
Installing
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Because Debian is a complete Operating System, the installation procedure may seem a bit unusual. You can install Debian GNU/Linux either alongside your current OS, or as the only OS on your computer.
# if OMIT_MANUALAn Installation Guide for this disc is available from the Debian web site.
# elseAn Installation Guide is included on this disc at doc/manual/en/index.html (English version)
Several translations of the Installation Guide are included on this disc in the doc/ directory, along with various other documents.
Note: additional translations, other formats (like PDF and TXT) and updated versions for the Installation Guide are available from the Debian web site.
# endif # if ARCHi386 || ARCHamd64 || ARCHia64 || ARCHalpha || ARCHpowerpc || ARCHsparcFor the impatient ones: you can start the installation program easily by booting off this disc. Note that not all (esp. older) systems support this.
# endif # if ARCHi386 || ARCHamd64 || ARCHpowerpcYou can also examine the /install/ directory; you might be able to start the installation system directly from there.
# endif #elseThe installation tools of the Debian Operating System are located on the Binary-1 disc. See the README on that disc for more info.
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Last-Minute Notes
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- You should keep in mind that this is an unofficial disc of the Debian system. This means that all sorts of bugs may be present anywhere in the system. Please report any bugs you find to the person that gave you this disc, not Debian. # endif # if (OFFICIAL_VAL == 1)
- You should keep in mind that this is a beta disc of the current development version of the Debian system. This means that all sorts of bugs may be present anywhere in the system. Please report any bugs you find in the Debian Bug Tracking System; details at bugs.debian.org. #endif # if (OFFICIAL_VAL == 2)
- This is an official release of the Debian system. Please report any bugs you find in the Debian Bug Tracking System; details at bugs.debian.org. #endif
Installing software using Apt
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After installing or upgrading, Debian's packaging system can use CDs, DVDs, local collections, or networked servers (FTP, HTTP) to automatically install software from (.deb packages). This is done preferably with the ‘apt’ and ‘aptitude’ programs.
You can install packages from the commandline using apt-get. For example, if you want to install the packages ‘commprog’ and ‘maxgame’, you can give the command:
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apt-get install commprog maxgame
Note that you don't have to enter the complete path, or the ‘.deb’ extension. ‘Apt’ will figure this out itself.
Or use aptitude for a full screen interactive selection of available Debian packages.
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CD/DVD Manufacturers
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You are completely free to manufacture and re-distribute CDs/DVDs of the Debian GNU/Linux Operating System, like this one. There is no charge from us (but of course donations are always welcome).
For all needed information and contact addresses, please refer to:
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More Information
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There is much more information present on this disc. Besides the already mentioned installation and upgrading procedures, this is the most interesting:
- # if OUTPUTtext /doc/FAQ # endif Debian FAQ
- # if OUTPUTtext /doc/constitution.txt # endif The Debian Constitution
- # if OUTPUTtext /doc/debian-manifesto # endif The Debian Manifesto
- # if OUTPUTtext /doc/social-contract.txt # endif Debian's Social Contract
- # if OUTPUTtext /doc/bug-reporting.txt # endif Bug reporting instructions
The Binary-1 disc contains much more information about various aspects of the Debian Operating System and the Debian organization. See the README on that disc for more info.
#endifAlso on the Internet are many resources. To name a few:
- #if OUTPUTtext http://www.debian.org/ #endif The Debian homepage
- #if OUTPUTtext http://www.debian.org/doc/ #endif Debian Documentation
- #if OUTPUTtext http://www.debian.org/support/ #endif Debian User Support
- #if OUTPUTtext http://www.tldp.org/ #endif The Linux Documentation Project
- #if OUTPUTtext http://www.linux.org/ #endif General Linux homepage
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#endif See the Debian contact page #if OUTPUTtext (http://www.debian.org/contact) #endif for information on contacting us.