2-3 minute presentation
Darren O. Benham writes:
> Here's what I have so far... can someone help me polish it?
>
> The Debian Project is a group of over 500 volunteers from all over the
> world. These people put together operating systems made up of Free
> Software for many different architectures.
Add: To date, Debian systems have been based on the Linux kernel, but
work is progressing on an additional version on the GNU project's HURD
microkernel.
>Debian is unique in its size
> version 2.1 has over 1500 different packages and it looks like version 2.2
> will top the 2000 mark. Development is open to the public
"through
publically archived mailing lists and other means".
> Software is
> very integrated due to extensive quality and policy standards. As part of
> Debian's contract with society, it will remain 100% Free Software. Any
> component written for Debian will be licensed Free and all improvements
> given back to software authors. Problems are not hidden but recorded in a
> publicly accessible database. Debian will help authors of non-free
> software
> provide their wares to Debian users
Fine.
>that measure up to Debian's quality
> standards.
Don't know about this section - what exactly do you mean?
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