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authorHolger Wansing <linux@wansing-online.de>2010-10-08 22:15:00 +0000
committerHolger Wansing <linux@wansing-online.de>2010-10-08 22:15:00 +0000
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downloadinstallation-guide-fda66061d58ccccdb91b609e3161d22e55a4f497.zip
Change many occurences of 'Debian' into &debian;.
This run is in the english version, other languages will follow.
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@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
<!-- $Id$ -->
<sect1 id="what-is-debian-linux">
- <title>What is Debian GNU/Linux?</title>
+ <title>What is &debian; GNU/Linux?</title>
<para>
-The combination of Debian's philosophy and methodology and the GNU
+The combination of &debian;'s philosophy and methodology and the GNU
tools, the Linux kernel, and other important free software, form a
-unique software distribution called Debian GNU/Linux. This
+unique software distribution called &debian; GNU/Linux. This
distribution is made up of a large number of software
<emphasis>packages</emphasis>. Each package in the distribution
contains executables, scripts, documentation, and configuration
@@ -19,37 +19,37 @@ tracking system ensures that problems are found and fixed quickly.
</para><para>
-Debian's attention to detail allows us to produce a high-quality,
+&debian;'s attention to detail allows us to produce a high-quality,
stable, and scalable distribution. Installations can be easily
configured to serve many roles, from stripped-down firewalls to
desktop scientific workstations to high-end network servers.
</para><para>
-Debian is especially popular among advanced users because of its
+&debian; is especially popular among advanced users because of its
technical excellence and its deep commitment to the needs and
-expectations of the Linux community. Debian also introduced many
+expectations of the Linux community. &debian; also introduced many
features to Linux that are now commonplace.
</para><para>
-For example, Debian was the first Linux distribution to include a
+For example, &debian; was the first Linux distribution to include a
package management system for easy installation and removal of
software. It was also the first Linux distribution that could be
upgraded without requiring reinstallation.
</para><para>
-Debian continues to be a leader in Linux development. Its development
+&debian; continues to be a leader in Linux development. Its development
process is an example of just how well the Open Source development
model can work &mdash; even for very complex tasks such as building and
maintaining a complete operating system.
</para><para>
-The feature that most distinguishes Debian from other Linux
+The feature that most distinguishes &debian; from other Linux
distributions is its package management system. These tools give the
-administrator of a Debian system complete control over the packages
+administrator of a &debian; system complete control over the packages
installed on that system, including the ability to install a single
package or automatically update the entire operating system.
Individual packages can also be protected from being updated. You can
@@ -59,18 +59,18 @@ compiled yourself and what dependencies it fulfills.
</para><para>
To protect your system against <quote>Trojan horses</quote> and other malevolent
-software, Debian's servers verify that uploaded packages come from
-their registered Debian maintainers. Debian packagers also take great
+software, &debian;'s servers verify that uploaded packages come from
+their registered &debian; maintainers. &debian; packagers also take great
care to configure their packages in a secure manner. When security
problems in shipped packages do appear, fixes are usually available
-very quickly. With Debian's simple update options, security fixes can
+very quickly. With &debian;'s simple update options, security fixes can
be downloaded and installed automatically across the Internet.
</para><para>
-The primary, and best, method of getting support for your Debian GNU/Linux
-system and communicating with Debian Developers is through
-the many mailing lists maintained by the Debian Project (there are
+The primary, and best, method of getting support for your &debian; GNU/Linux
+system and communicating with &debian; Developers is through
+the many mailing lists maintained by the &debian; Project (there are
more than &num-of-debian-maillists; at this writing). The easiest
way to subscribe to one or more of these lists is visit
<ulink url="&url-debian-lists-subscribe;">