Entry for the Distribution-HOWTO
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this is the recent version of the entry concerning Debian Linux for
the Distribution-HOWTO. I have mentioned all corrections and hints
that I have received. Please read the text carefully and send my your
notes.
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4.3. Debian Linux Distribution
Distributor:
The Debian Linux Association
Software in the Public Interest
P.O. Box 70152
Pt. Richmond CA 94807-0152
Net: info@debian.org
WWW: <http://www.debian.org/>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.debian.org/debian/>
Provider's Description:
Debian Linux is the result of a volunteer effort to create a
high-quality non-commercial Linux distribution. Debian Linux
1.1 is a complete and fully-functional Unix-compatible operating
system for the personal computer. The system uses ELF
executables, but also includes optional packages you can install
to fully support development and maintenance of a.out programs.
Presently Debian Linux is available for the IBM PC architecture
(386/486/Pentium) with versions for Sparc, m68k and Alpha
architectures well under way.
Debian Linux is an easy-to-upgrade distribution that mostly
consists of freely redistributable software from a number of
different sources and systems. Non-free packages and optional
support for shadow passwords are also available, making Debian a
well-rounded system.
The benefits of Debian Linux are its upgradability, well-defined
dependencies between packages, and its open development. It is
the only distribution of Linux that is being developed co-
operatively by many individuals through the Internet, in the
same spirit as Linux and other Free Software. More than 100
package maintainers are working on about 500 packages and
improving Debian Linux. A sophisticated bug tracking system
allows users to easily report bugs and security concerns which
are quickly dealt with by the Debian community. A new release
of the package will soon occur on well-known ftp archives.
Debian Linux is a very dynamic distribution. Snap-shot releases
are made about every three months, the ftp archives are updated
daily.
For more information about Debian Linux, please refer to the
files at <ftp://ftp.debian.org/debian/doc/> or visit our World
Wide Web page at <http://www.debian.org/>.
Internet Access:
Debian Linux is available via anonymous FTP from
<ftp://ftp.debian.org/debian/> and on a mirror near to you.
Entry last modified:
13 June 1996
Editor's comments:
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with the word "help" in the subject line.
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All the best,
Joey
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