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What is the difference between a native Debian package and a non-native package?

The debian-mentors FAQ
The version for a non-native Debian package looks like UpstreamVersion-DebianVersion for example: 2.8-1. In the diff.gz: These are the modifications you made to the package. It contains the debian directory and the modifications you made to the source tree, if any. In the orig.tar.gz: This is the upstream tarball. You should very rarely make changes to this file, and you should never ever make changes unless you explicitly understand why you are making them.
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Are there native packages of Cernlib for my non-Debian system?

Cernlib on Debian FAQ
If you are running Mac OS X, Cernlib is packaged under Fink by Remi Mommsen, with a small set of patches, mainly to allow the build infrastructure to recognize OS X. The packaging is split up into cernlib, a core set of Cernlib applications; cernlib-dev, the basic libraries and header files; cernlib-geant321, GEANT 3; cernlib-mclibs, the Monte Carlo libraries; and cernlib-paw++, the Paw++ program. These packages may only be available for OS X on PowerPC-based hardware.
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How should I install a non-Debian program?

The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ - Debian??LFS??Gentoo?????? - Linux...
Files under the directory /usr/local/ are not under the control of the Debian package management system. Therefore, it is good practice to place the source code for your program in /usr/local/src/. For example, you might extract the files for a package named "foo.tar" into the directory /usr/local/src/foo. After you compile them, place the binaries in /usr/local/bin/, the libraries in /usr/local/lib/, and the configuration files in /usr/local/etc/.
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What is a Debian package?

The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ: Basics of the Debian Package Manag...
Packages generally contain all of the files necessary to implement a set of related commands or features. There are two types of Debian packages: Binary packages, which contain executables, configuration files, man/info pages, copyright information, and other documentation. These packages are distributed in a Debian-specific archive format; they are usually distinguished by having a '.deb' file extension.
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How does Debian support non-English languages?

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Debian GNU/Linux is distributed with keymaps for nearly two dozen keyboards, and with utilities (in the kbd package) to install, view, and modify the tables. Vast majority of the software we packaged supports entering non-US-ASCII characters used in other Latin languages (e.g. ISO-8859-1 or ISO-8859-2), and a number of programs support multi-byte languages such as Japanese or Chinese.
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What is the format of a Debian binary package?

The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ: Basics of the Debian Package Manag...
A Debian "package", or a Debian archive file, contains the executable files, libraries, and documentation associated with a particular suite of program or set of related programs. Normally, a Debian archive file has a filename that ends in .deb. The internals of this Debian binary packages format are described in the deb(5) manual page. This internal format is subject to change, therefore always use dpkg-deb(8) for manipulating .deb files.
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Why are Debian package names so long?

The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ: Basics of the Debian Package Manag...
The Debian package names conform to the following convention: <foo>_<VersionNumber>-<DebianRevisionNumber>_<Arch>.deb Note that foo is supposed to be the package name. This naming convention is rather new, and some packages have slightly different name formats. As a check, one can learn the package name associated with a particular Debian archive file (.
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Can you supply a Debian package for ReleaseForge?

ReleaseForge - Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately, I am not a Debian user so I cannot personally provide a package for Debian use. However, Roberto Sanchez has provided a Debian package for ReleaseForge.
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What is the difference between “ non-native ” and “invasive ” species?

Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
A non-native species is simply one that has been introduced to an area in which it was not historically present. This introduction can be either intentionally, such as the introduction of a beetle to eat aphids destroying crops, or unintentionally through various means such as ballast water.
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How can I install / compile Cernlib with Debian patches on a non-Debian system?

Cernlib on Debian FAQ
This is a little more complicated since you won't have any Debian infrastructure tools. You will need the two files cernlib_2006.dfsg.2.orig.tar.gz and cernlib_2006.dfsg.2-2.diff.gz. Having downloaded these files to a working directory, run the following commands: gunzip -c cernlib_2006.dfsg.2.orig.tar.gz | tar xf - in question 2.
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If you were a Debian package, what would you be called?

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Learn what "begging the question" is and why you shouldn't refer to it when you've just thought of something to ask.
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Why are Debian package file names so long?

The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ: Basics of the Debian Package Manag...
The Debian binary package file names conform to the following convention: <foo>_<VersionNumber>-<DebianRevisionNumber>.deb Note that foo is supposed to be the package name. As a check, one can learn the package name associated with a particular Debian archive file (.deb file) in one of these ways: inspect the "Packages" file in the directory where it was stored in a Debian FTP archive site.
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I am a non native speaker - can I do one of your courses?

TEFL Professional Courses by Distance Learning
We welcome applications from people whose first language is not English. Non-native speakers should possess a high standard of both written and spoken English. As a general guide, a TOEFL score of at least 575 is acceptable as is a pass at C.A.E. (Certificate in Advanced English or C.P.E. (Certificate of Proficiency in English) level.
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What are 'alien' or non-native invasives?

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Invasive plants can cause competition for nutrients, light and space and can alter plant populations and communities in terrestrial and freshwater situations.
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What's the difference between the "i" version and the "non-i"?

Technical Support
Original TTM 52 and TTM 54 models were built with metal toggle switches (ST 1) and a painted steel Decor plate (the one the faders stick through). When we revamped the design, we spread the controls apart slightly and added a Lexan covered Decor plate, as well as changed to larger plastic "bat handle" toggle switches (ST 2). Neither the Decor plate nor switches can be swapped between versions. Functionally and electronically the two versions are identical.
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What is the difference between virtual and non-virtual?

budgetweb.com - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you want your web space URL to be http://www.yourcompany.com then you will either need your own web server, or to rent a virtual server. The latter is really just space on someone else's web server which has been configured to respond to requests for your domain. This service is generally slightly more expensive than non-virtual web space, where you simply have a subdirectory on someone else's web server, and your URL incorporates their domain name, such as http://www.someprovider.
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What's the difference between exclusive and non-exclusive?

Frequently Asked Questions - Associated Content
Exclusive: Original content you created that you guarantee has not been previously published online or in print and will not be published elsewhere in the future. Upfront payment offers are typically higher for exclusive submissions. Once you accept an offer for an exclusive submission, you assign full copyright ownership to Associated Content.
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What or who are Debian?

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Debian created by the Debian project, is a widely used distribution of free software developed through the collaboration of volounteers from around the world.
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Cernlib on Debian FAQ
Debian is an entirely free operating system, both in the monetary sense, and more importantly, in the sense that the source code of every program in the system is available for anyone to inspect, modify and distribute. Debian's two great strengths are the seamless ease with which software may be installed and kept updated, and its ability to run on almost any modern CPU family (architecture).
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Why do native plants require less water than non-native plants?

Grow Native!
Natives have incredible root systems that support the plants in times of drought. Compared to the roots of most non-natives, warm season grasses and flowers have a deep, extensive root system which helps absorb moisture and prevent erosion. Many species of prairie plants have roots that extend between four and eight feet into the soil while cool season non-native grasses such as Kentucky blue grass and smooth brome only extend a few inches into the soil.
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What is the difference between package and library?

R FAQ
A package is a standardized collection of material extending R, e.g. providing code, data, or documentation. A library is a place (directory) where R knows to find packages it can use (i.e., which were installed). R is told to use a package (to “load” it and add it to the search path) via calls to the function library. I.e., library() is employed to load a package from libraries containing packages. See R Add-On Packages, for more details.
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Do I know enough of my second and non-native language to try and teach it to my children?

Frequently Asked Questions
Perhaps the most damaging bilingual parenting myth, which prevents many qualified parents from thinking they are qualified to raise bilingual children, is the myth that you should be a native speaker of a language to teach that language effectively to your children. You do not have to be a native speaker of a foreign language to teach that language to your children. Nor do you have to be living in a country where that language is spoken to teach it to your children.
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Does the Conservancy have a plan to get rid of all non-native animals?

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No. The bison, as an example, are a part of the cultural fabric of the Island and based on a scientific study, the Conservancy manages the herd at between 150 and 200 animals, which is healthy both for the herd and the Island ecosystem. Further, the Conservancy has no plan to ban pets from the portion of the Island it stewards, but rather, to work collaboratively with stakeholders to minimize negative impacts to wildlife at the places where pets and wildlife may come in contact.
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Does the Conservancy have a plan to get rid of all non-native plants on the Island?

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No. Besides not having jurisdiction over portions of the Island it doesn’t steward, the Conservancy could not get rid of all the non-native plants on the Island if it wanted to; there are too many with too wide a range to eradicate. What the Conservancy has done is to map non-native plants and to rank them, with the most highly invasive and easiest to eradicate or control being at the top of the list.
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Are all non-native species invasive?

InvasiveSpecies.gov - The Official Web Site of the National ...
For centuries, people have moved organisms around the world. Plants and animals, and their products, are imported into the U.S. to be used, for instance, as food, construction materials, ornamental plants, livestock, and pets. Organisms that have been moved from their native habitat to a new location are typically referred to as "non-native," "nonindigenous," "exotic," or "alien" to the new environment. Most U.S.
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