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+ Debian GNU/Linux testing "Lenny" - Official RC i386 BC Binary-1
+ 20081104-23:45
+
+ (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 testing "Lenny" - Official RC i386 BC Binary-1
+ 20081104-23:45
+
+ It contains programs ("binaries") for `i386' computers.
+
+ This disc is a business card image. It contains only the installer and
+ will download the base system and the remaining packages from the
+ network.
+
+ The Release Notes for "lenny" 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 an unofficial disc of the
+ Debian system. This means that all sorts of bugs may be present
+ anywhere in the system. Please report any bugs you find to the
+ person that gave you this disc, not Debian.
+
+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.