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      Debian GNU/Linux testing "Sarge" - Official Snapshot hppa Binary-1
                                   CD   



   CONTENTS:

     * Intro
     * About This CD
     * Installing
     * Last-Minute Notes
     * Using CDs with apt
     * CD Manufacturers
     * More Information


                     Welcome to the exciting world of 
                             Debian GNU/Linux! 

Intro
=====

   This is one of the CD-ROMs of 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, Motorola's 680x0
   (m68k), 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 CD
=============

   This CD-ROM is labeled

     Debian GNU/Linux testing "Sarge" - Official Snapshot hppa Binary-1

   which means that this CD is number 1 of 1 CDs containing programs
   ("binaries") for `hppa' computers.

   The programs on the Binary CDs are ordered by popularity. The Binary-1
   CD contains the most popular programs and the installation tools; it
   is possible to install and run Debian with only the Binary-1 CD. The
   other CDs, up to Binary-1, contain mostly special-interest programs.


Installing
==========

   Because Debian is a complete Operating System, the installation
   procedure may seem a bit unusual. You can install Debian GNU/Linux
   either next to your current OS, or as only OS on your computer.

   Read the Installation Manual, on this CD at

     doc/install/manual/en/index.html

   Programs and other files that are needed for the installation can be
   found on this CD under

     /tools/ and   /install/floppy/


Last-Minute Notes
=================

     * You should keep in mind that this is an unofficial CD of the
       current development version of the Debian system. This means that
       all sorts of bugs may be present anywhere in the system.



Using Apt
=============

   After installing or upgrading, Debian's packaging system can use
   CD-ROMs, 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 Manufacturers
================

   You are completely free to manufacture and re-distribute CD-ROMs 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 CD. 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
