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diff --git a/en/welcome/what-is-debian-linux.xml b/en/welcome/what-is-debian-linux.xml index ef172281b..fdd50c4f9 100644 --- a/en/welcome/what-is-debian-linux.xml +++ b/en/welcome/what-is-debian-linux.xml @@ -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 — 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;"> |