What is Debian GNU/Linux?
Debian GNU/Linux is a particular distribution of the Linux operating system, and numerous packages that run on it. Debian GNU/Linux is: • full featured: Debian includes more than 18200 software packages at present. Users can select which packages to install; Debian provides a tool for this purpose. You can find a list and descriptions of the packages currently available in Debian at any of the Debian mirror sites. • free to use and redistribute: There is no consortium membership or payment required to participate in its distribution and development. All packages that are formally part of Debian GNU/Linux are free to redistribute, usually under terms specified by the GNU General Public License. The Debian FTP archives also carry approximately 560 software packages (in the non-free and contrib sections), which are distributable under specific terms included with each package. • dynamic: With about 1060 volunteers constantly contributing new and improved code, Debian is evolving rapidly.
Debian GNU/Linux is a particular distribution of the Linux operating system, and numerous packages that run on it. Debian GNU/Linux is: • full featured: Debian includes more than 29000 software packages at present. Users can select which packages to install; Debian provides a tool for this purpose. You can find a list and descriptions of the packages currently available in Debian at any of the Debian mirror sites. • free to use and redistribute: There is no consortium membership or payment required to participate in its distribution and development. All packages that are formally part of Debian GNU/Linux are free to redistribute, usually under terms specified by the GNU General Public License. The Debian FTP archives also carry approximately 187 software packages (in the non-free and contrib sections), which are distributable under specific terms included with each package. • dynamic: With about 880 volunteers constantly contributing new and improved code, Debian is evolving rapidly. T
