Debian GNU/Linux

Description: Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computerDebian uses the Linux kernel (the core of an operating system), ... more

Debian GNU/Linux ... but most of the basic OS tools come from the GNU project; hence the name GNU/Linux.
Debian GNU/Linux provides more than a pure OS: it comes with more than 3950 packages, precompiled software bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine.

Newest Review: ... to which a package must conform for it to be accepted as part of the distribution. Packages that fail to meet the criteria ... more

... are moved to a non-free distribution area. Packages that are free but depend on non-free software are moved to a contrib area, and packages that cannot be exported due to export or patent restrictions are moved to a non-US area. Products typical for the non-US area would be strong encryption software which are not allowed to be exported from the US, as they are regarded as "munitions". Debian has an extensive bug tracking system developed and mainained by themselves. Often you will get an answer t...more

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	Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 Unleashed Pages: 1119, Edition: illustrated edition, Paperback, Sams Last Update 25.12.2009 05:45	£ 35.95
	Debian GNU/Linux for Dummies Pages: 324, Edition: Pap/Cdr, Paperback, John Wiley & Sons Last Update 25.12.2009 05:45	£ 17.98
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Debian GNU/Linux: The way of the Penguin (412 words)
by - written on 23/05/02 (Very useful, 228 readings)
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What is Debian? Debian is a linux distribution. A distribution is a set of packages, utilities and scripts alongside the kernel itself. It is the differences in these and not the core kernel itself that creates the different 'flavours' of linux that you so often here about. One of the hardest choices, then, for the aspiring linux geek is to ascertain what is the best distribution for their needs. Why choose Debian? Debian differs from other linux distributions in that it is entirely non-commercial. Debian has a set of guidlines called the Debian Free Software Guidelines to which a package must conform for it to be accepted as part of ... Read the complete review

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