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Introduction

We're glad to have this opportunity to introduce you to Debian! As we begin our journey down the road of GNU/Linux, we'd like to first talk a bit about what exactly Debian is - what it does, and how it fits in with the vast world of Free Software. Then, we talk a bit about the phenomenon that is Free Software and what it means for Debian and you. Finally, we close the chapter with a bit of information about this book itself.

Subsections

• What Is Debian?
  • Who Creates Debian?
• A Multiuser, Multitasking Operating System
• What Is Free Software?
• About This Book
  • How to Read This Book
  • Conventions