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(HTML version in README.html)
Debian GNU/Linux testing "Etch" - Official Beta i386 NETINST
Binary-1 20070317-20:46
CONTENTS:
* Intro
* About This Disc
* Installing
* Last-Minute Notes
* Using CDs/DVDs with apt
* CD/DVD Manufacturers
* More Information
Welcome to the exciting world of
Debian GNU/Linux!
Intro
=====
This is one disc in a set containing the the 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").
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, Motorola's 680x0
(m68k), Sun's Sparc, Motorola/IBM's PowerPC, and (Strong)ARM
processors. Check the ports page (http://www.debian.org/ports) for
more information.
Read more at
http://www.debian.org/intro/about
About This Disc
=============
This disc is labeled
Debian GNU/Linux testing "Etch" - Official Beta i386 NETINST
Binary-1 20070317-20:46
which means that this disc is number 1 of a set of 1 discs. It
contains programs ("binaries") for `i386' computers.
The 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-1, contain mostly
special-interest programs.
The Release Notes for "etch" are available on the Debian web site.
Installing
==========
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.
An Installation Guide for this disc is available from the Debian web
site.
Programs and other files that are needed for the installation can be
found on this disc under
/tools/ and /install/floppy/
For the impatient ones: you can start the installation program easily
by booting off this disc. Note that not all (esp. older) systems
support this.
You can also examine the
/install
directory; you might be able to start the installation system directly
from there.
Last-Minute Notes
=================
* 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.
Using Apt
=============
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
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.
CD/DVD Manufacturers
================
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
http://www.debian.org/CD/
More Information
================
There is much more information present on this disc. Besides the
already mentioned installation and upgrading procedures, this is the
most interesting:
* /doc/FAQ Debian FAQ
* /doc/constitution.txt The Debian Constitution
* /doc/debian-manifesto The Debian Manifesto
* /doc/social-contract.txt Debian's Social Contract
* /doc/bug-reporting.txt Bug reporting instructions
Also on the Internet are many resources. To name a few:
* http://www.debian.org The Debian homepage
* http://www.debian.org/doc Debian Documentation
* http://www.debian.org/support Debian User Support
* http://www.tldp.org The Linux Documentation Project
* http://www.linux.org General Linux homepage
See the Debian contact page (http://www.debian.org/contact) for
information on contacting us.
Last Modified: Sat Mar 20 12:30:45 EST 2004
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