Debian:Main Page

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Debian is one of the oldest and most popular Linux distributions. It contains a larger package repository of any other (over 8,710) and is suited for stable server deployments as well as everyday workstation use. Below we will explore how things are done in the Debian world.

Contents 1 Information 2 Installation, Configuration, and Customization 3 How-To's 4 Developing

[edit] Information

1. About
2. Derivative Distributions
3. Useful Resources
4. Directory structure

[edit] Installation, Configuration, and Customization

1. Installation
2. Hardware configuration
3. Network configuration
4. Package management
5. Services

[edit] How-To's

1. Getting the latest software updates
2. Installing Nvidia Drivers (Ubuntu)
3. Installing ATI Drivers (Ubuntu)
4. Installing Basic Development Tools
5. Installing a CPU specific kernel
6. Make your fonts smooth with Font Hinting
7. Turn off IPv6 for faster Firefox page loads

[edit] Developing

1. How to make .deb packages
2. Current Debian Documentation To-Do List