[ Thanks to Jono
Bacon for this link. ]
“Of the many Linux distributions available, one of the most
endearing is the Debian. Although the other distributions are
largely commercial affairs, Debian changes the recipe. Every piece
of software that’s part of the Debian distribution is about as free
as you can get. Debian does not contain any commercial
software.“Although you may see this determination to ensure that Debian
is totally free as being a little extreme, it makes sense in the
long term. There is a distinct possibility that some Linux vendors
may close up shop, change their business direction or adjust their
practices in some other way. Thus, the distribution you use today
may not be around in 10 years.“This is not the case with Debian. The Debian project is
entirely volunteer-run and doesn’t seek to generate profit. This
essentially means that, while the will is there to continue to
improve Debian, the project will always progress, irrespective of
economic matters.“This article will take a look at Debian, what it can do and a
guide to installing it…”