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Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 ‘Slink’ Frozen

Debian GNU/Linux
http://www.debian.org/
Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 ‘Slink’ Frozen
November 3, 1998
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>> News

Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 ‘Slink’ is now in a frozen state. The delay
was due to the need to stabilize some key packages in the
distribution. The release of Slink is scheduled for December
1998.

Debian GNU/Linux 2.2 ‘Potato’ will be the next version of the
Debian distribution. The name is taken from the character ‘Mr.
Potato Head’ in the animated movie ‘Toy Story.’

>> About Debian

Debian GNU/Linux is a free distribution of the GNU/Linux
operating system. It is maintained and updated through the work of
many users who volunteer their time and effort.

Linux kernel based operating systems are POSIX based, freely
distributable, and includes features such as true multitasking,
virtual memory, shared libraries, demand loading, proper memory
management, TCP/IP networking, and other features consistent with
Unix-type systems. It is used by individuals and organizations
worldwide.

>> Contact Information

For further information, please send email to the Debian Press
Contact <press@debian.org> or visit the
Debian homepage at <http://www.debian.org/>.

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Nils Lohner             E-Mail: lohner@debian.org
Debian Press Contact                    Press:  press@debian.org

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