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+<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking -->
+<!-- $Id$ -->
+
+<preface>
+ <title>Installing &debian; &release; For &architecture;</title>
+<para>
+
+We are delighted that you have decided to try Debian, and are
+sure that you will find that Debian's GNU/Linux distribution is
+unique. &debian; brings together high-quality free software
+from around the world, integrating it into a coherent whole. We
+believe that you will find that the result is truly more than the sum
+of the parts.
+
+</para><para>
+
+We understand that many of you want to install Debian without reading this
+manual, and the Debian installer is designed to make this possible. If you
+don't have time to read the whole Installation Guide right now, we recommend
+that you read the Installation Howto, which will walk you through the basic
+installation process, and links to the manual for more advanced topics or
+for when things go wrong. The Installation Howto can be found in
+<xref linkend="installation-howto"/>.
+
+</para><para>
+
+With that said, we hope that you have the time to read most of this manual,
+and doing so will lead to a more informed and likely more successful
+installation experience.
+
+</para>
+</preface>