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+ (HTML version in README.html)
+
+ DEBIAN_NAME
+ DEBIAN_DATE
+
+
+
+ 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, 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_NAME
+ DEBIAN_DATE
+
+ which means that this disc is number 1 of a set of 1 discs. It
+ contains programs ("binaries") for `DEBIAN_ARCHITECTURE' 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
+
+ DEBIAN_TOOLS
+
+ 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 examine the
+
+ /install
+
+ directory; you might be able to start the installation system directly
+ from there.
+
+
+Last-Minute Notes
+=================
+
+ * This is an official release of the Debian system. Please report
+ any bugs you find in the Debian Bug Tracking System; details at
+ [1]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.
+
+
+
+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
+
+References
+
+ 1. http://bugs.debian.org/
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