Debian GNU/Linux -- Installation Disc (Disc 1)

Debian (pronounced [ˈdɛbiən]) is a computer operating system composed entirely of software which is both free and open source.  It is a multipurpose OS; it can be used as a desktop, laptop, or server.

Prominent features of Debian are its package management system (especially APT), its strict policies regarding its packages and the quality of its releases. These practices afford easy upgrades between releases and easy automated installation and removal of packages.

The default install provides popular programs such as: OpenOffice, Iceweasel web browser, Evolution mail, CD/DVD writing programs, music and video players, image viewers and editors, and PDF viewers.

Only the first CD/DVD is necessary for the default install; the remaining discs contain all 26,000+ extra programs and packages currently available. If a user does not wish to download the CDs/DVDs, these extras can be downloaded and installed separately using the package manager. Debian can also be configured to download and install updates automatically.

This item is the first disc (disc 1) of the Debian disc set.  You can install a fully functional Debian GNU/Linux operating system from this disc alone.  The DVD version contains extra packages not found on the CD version.  In the future, we plan on offering a complete CD or DVD set for the entire Debain library of packages.

Debian is registered trademark of Software in the Public Interest, Inc.

Portions of this description was borrowed from Wikipeida, and as such the above description is released under the GNU Free Documentation License