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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
<title>Overview of the Installation Process</title>
<para>
-First, just a note about re-installations. With Debian, a
+First, just a note about re-installations. With &debian;, a
circumstance that will require a complete re-installation of your
system is very rare; perhaps mechanical failure of the hard disk would
be the most common case.
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Under &debian-gnu;, it is much more likely that your OS can be repaired
rather than replaced if things go wrong. Upgrades never require a
wholesale installation; you can always upgrade in-place. And the
programs are almost always compatible with successive OS releases. If
-a new program version requires newer supporting software, the Debian
+a new program version requires newer supporting software, the &debian;
packaging system ensures that all the necessary software is
automatically identified and installed. The point is, much effort has
been put into avoiding the need for re-installation, so think of it as
@@ -53,18 +53,18 @@ before starting the installation.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
-Create partitionable space for Debian on your hard disk.
+Create partitionable space for &debian; on your hard disk.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
Locate and/or download the installer software and any specialized
-driver files your machine requires (except Debian CD users).
+driver files your machine requires (except &debian; CD users).
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
-Set up boot tapes/floppies/USB sticks, or place boot files (most Debian
+Set up boot tapes/floppies/USB sticks, or place boot files (most &debian;
CD users can boot from one of the CDs).
</para></listitem>
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Attach one or more DASDs (Direct Access Storage Device).
<listitem><para>
-Create and mount the partitions on which Debian will be installed.
+Create and mount the partitions on which &debian; will be installed.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>