Debian Book Published
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Linux Press has announced the publication of a book about Debian. If there's
a Borders bookstore in your neighborhood, I suggest you run there and
reserve a copy! You might also find one at your local computer store, or
wherever you've previously purchased Linux CDs.
The publisher is providing an HTML version of the book that you can view
or print for your personal use. Details are below.
Many Thanks
Bruce Perens
Debian Project Leader
The Debian Linux User's Guide
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October 18, 1997
For Public Release
Linux Press announces The Debian Linux User's Guide.
This newly released product is the first major effort at providing
a commercial version of Debian GNU/Linux. Linux Press has seen that
Debian GNU/Linux has been well received for good reason by the Linux
community. Linux Press felt Debian GNU/Linux could be further enhanced
by providing comprehensive documentation and technical support.
The result is The Debian Linux User's Guide, which includes the following:
250 Page Book titled "The Debian Linux User's Guide"
2 CD-ROM Debian "Official" GNU/Linux 1.3.1 Set
1 CD-ROM with a customized version of Debian 1.3.1
30 Days of E-mail Technical Support
1. OVERVIEW OF PRODUCT
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Here is a summary of what areas are addressed with this book:
Introduction
Installation
Floppy Installation
CD-ROM Installation
FTP Installation
dpkg
dselect
X11 Installation
Networking
ppp configuration
Compiling the Kernel
Building the Kernel
Modules
Common UNIX Commands
Text Editors
The Loop Device
Multiple OS Installation
Building Packages Files
Linux as a Server
Arguments
Drop in Debian
What is Free Software
2. ORDERING INFORMATION
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The price of this package is $37.95. Orders can be placed the following
ways:
Toll Free in the US ------> 888-770-4330
International Ordering ---> 707-773-4916
Via FAX ------------------> 707-765-1431
Via E-mail ---------------> sales@linuxpress.com (available Oct. 27)
Via secured web page -----> http://www.linuxpress.com (available Oct. 27)
Via snail mail -----------> See our mailing address at the end.
Shipping and handling charges for 2-Day service in the U.S. is $9.00
International Shipping and handling charges for U.S. Airmail is $9.00
3. AVAILABILITY
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This product is currently available and shipping from Linux Press. If
you have a Borders bookstore in your area, check with them. You can also
check with your favorite Linux reseller as most are stocking this item.
4. PERSONAL USE LICENSE
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Linux Press is offering an HTML version of The Debian Linux User's Guide
at www.linuxpress.com You are free to print and use this valuable
document for your personal use. Links are included for both the Table of
Contents and the Index. The complete book is included online. We are
currently updating the HTML document to make it even more user friendly.
5. RESELLER INFORMATION
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Linux Press
Phone Number: (707) 773-4916
FAX: (707) 765-1431
E-mail: sales@linuxpress.com
Web Address: http://www.linuxpress.com
Mail Address: Linux Press
P.O. Box 220
Penngrove, CA 94951
Frank Kasper and Associates
Phone Number: (612) 942-0566
FAX: (612) 942-5039
Web Address: http://www.kasper-cdrom.com
Mail Address: Frank Kasper & Associates, Inc.
7351 Washington Ave. So.
Edina, MN 55439
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Can you get your operating system fixed when you need it?
Linux - the supportable operating system. http://www.debian.org/support.html
Bruce Perens K6BP bruce@debian.org NEW PHONE NUMBER: 510-620-3502
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