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Contents
1 Definitions and overview
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1.1
What is Debian GNU/Linux?
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OK, now I know what Debian is. . . what is Linux?!
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1.3
What is this new Hurd thing?
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1.4
What is the difference between Debian GNU/Linux and other Linux distribu
tions? Why should I choose Debian over some other distribution?
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1.5
How does the Debian project fit in or compare with the Free Software Founda
tion's GNU project?
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How does one pronounce Debian and what does this word mean?
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2 Getting and installing Debian GNU/Linux
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2.1
What is the latest version of Debian?
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2.2
Are there package upgrades in `stable'?
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2.3
Where/how can I get the Debian installation disks?
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2.4
How do I install the Debian from CD ROMs?
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2.5
I have my own CD writer, are there CD images available somewhere?
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2.6
Can I install it from a pile of floppy disks?
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2.7
Can I get and install Debian directly from a remote Internet site?
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3 Compatibility issues
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3.1
On what hardware architectures/systems does Debian GNU/Linux run?
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3.2
How compatible is Debian with other distributions of Linux?
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3.3
How source code compatible is Debian with other Unix systems?
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3.4
Can I use Debian packages ( .deb files) on my Red Hat/Slackware/. . . Linux
system? Can I use Red Hat packages ( .rpm files) on my Debian GNU/Linux
system?
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