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Debian GNU/Linux squeeze-di-rc2 "Squeeze" - Official Snapshot i386
NETINST Binary-1 20110121-20:12
(HTML version in README.html)
Welcome to the exciting world of
Debian GNU/Linux
This disc contains the installer for 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").
CONTENTS:
* Introduction
* About This Disc
* Installing
* Last-Minute Notes
* Installing software using Apt
* CD/DVD Manufacturers
* More Information
* Browse This Disc
Introduction
============
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.
Read more at:
http://www.debian.org/intro/about
About This Disc
===============
This disc is labeled
Debian GNU/Linux squeeze-di-rc2 "Squeeze" - Official Snapshot i386
NETINST Binary-1 20110121-20:12
It contains programs ("binaries") for `i386' computers.
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.
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.
As this is not an official squeeze release disc, then the installation
guide many not be released yet. It will appear on the Debian web site
when ready, but before then you could try the development version of
the manual.
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. Please report any
bugs you find in the Debian Bug Tracking System; details at
bugs.debian.org.
* If you're reporting bugs against this disc or the installation
system, please also mention the version of this disc; this can be
found in the file /.disk/info.
Installing software 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.
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