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+<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking -->
+<!-- $Id$ -->
+
+<chapter id="preparing">
+ <title>Before Installing &debian;</title>
+<para>
+
+This chapter deals with the preparation for installing Debian before you even
+boot the installer. This includes backing up your data, gathering information
+about your hardware, and locating any necessary information.
+
+</para>
+
+&install-overview.xml;
+&backup.xml;
+&needed-info.xml;
+&minimum-hardware-reqts.xml;
+&non-debian-partitioning.xml;
+&pre-install-bios-setup.xml;
+
+</chapter>