How does the Debian project fit in or compare with the Free Software Foundation's GNU project?
The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ - Debian??LFS??Gentoo?????? - Linux...The Debian system builds on the ideals of free software first championed by the Free Software Foundation and in particular by Richard Stallman. FSF's powerful system development tools, utilities, and applications are also a key part of the Debian system. The Debian Project is a separate entity from the FSF, however we communicate regularly and cooperate on various projects.
Related QuestionsDoes Debian just do GNU/Linux?
The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ - Debian??LFS??Gentoo?????? - Linux...Currently, Debian is only available for Linux, but with Debian GNU/Hurd and Debian on BSD kernels, we have started to offer non-Linux-based OSes as a development, server and desktop platform, too. However, these non-linux ports are not officially released yet. The Hurd is a set of servers running on top of the GNU Mach microkernel. Together they build the base for the GNU operating system. Please see http://www.gnu.
Related QuestionsWhat types of applications and development software are available for Debian GNU/Linux?
The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ - Debian??LFS??Gentoo?????? - Linux...the major GNU applications for software development, file manipulation, and text processing, including gcc, g++, make, texinfo, Emacs, the Bash shell and numerous upgraded Unix utilities, the X Window System, which provides a networked graphical user interface for Linux, and countless X applications including GNOME and KDE as well as the GIMP GNU Image Manipulation Program, a full suite of networking applications, including servers for Internet protocols such as HTTP (WWW), FTP, NNTP (news), SMT.
Related QuestionsOn what hardware architectures/systems does Debian GNU/Linux run?
The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ - Debian??LFS??Gentoo?????? - Linux...Debian GNU/Linux includes complete source-code for all of the included programs, so it should work on all systems which are supported by the Linux kernel; see the Linux FAQ for details. The current Debian GNU/Linux release, 3.
Related QuestionsWhat is missing from Debian GNU/Linux?
The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ - Debian??LFS??Gentoo?????? - Linux...A list of packages which are still needed to be packaged for Debian exists, the Work-Needing and Prospective Packages list. For more details about adding the missing things, see How can I become a Debian software developer?, Section 12.1. Debian Policy requires that such symbolic links (to libfoo.so.x.y.z or similar) are placed in separate, development packages. Those packages are usually named libfoo-dev or libfooX-dev (presuming the library package is named libfooX, and X is a whole number).
Related QuestionsYou often mention GNU, Emacs and Free Software. What's up with that?
BossBattle.net :: FAQThe free software movement is something I care deeply about. The idea is that users of software should have rights as well, the right to use software how they wish, the right to adapt the software to their needs and to share improvements for the benefit of the user community. Big, proprietary, monopolistic companies like Microsoft are making this difficult in today's world, but there are alternatives.
Related QuestionsWhat's missing from Debian GNU/Linux?
The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ: Software Available in the Debian s...A list of packages which are most urgently needed for the Debian distribution is maintained by Sven Rudolph. For more details, see the section on contributing to the Debian project.
Related QuestionsThe Debian GNU/Linux FAQ: Software available in the Debian s...A list of packages which are most urgently needed for Debian is maintained by Sven Rudolph. For more details, see the section on contributing to the Debian project.Related Questions
The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ - Software available in the Debian ...A list of packages which are still needed to be packaged for Debian exists, the Work-Needing and Prospective Packages list. For more details about adding the missing things, see How can I become a Debian software developer?, Section 12.1. Debian Policy requires that such symbolic links (to libfoo.so.x.y.z or similar) are placed in separate, development packages. Those packages are usually named libfoo-dev or libfooX-dev (presuming the library package is named libfooX, and X is a whole number).Related Questions
Is Qt Free Edition really free software in the GNU meaning of the word?
The Qt FAQYes - it is free software both as in "free beer" and as in "free speech". Even more, it is actually available under the terms of the GNU GPL. This means you can link GPL'ed software to it, and you can take code from Qt and put it into other GPL'ed software. If the Free Edition was licensed purely under the GNU GPL, there would be problems.
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The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ: Software Available in the Debian s...The software that's been packaged for Debian GNU/Linux is available in one of several directory trees on each Debian mirror site. Debian-1.1, a.k.a. "buzz": This directory contains the packages which formally constitute the most recent release of the Debian Linux system. The contents of this directory do not change. Debian-1.1-updates, a.k.a. "buzz-fixes": Updates to the current release are in this directory. Debian-1.1.x, a.k.a.
Related QuestionsIs software from The Apache Software Foundation free?
Apache License and Distribution FAQ - The Apache Software Fo...Yes. All software developed by all projects of The Apache Software Foundation is freely available without charge from the Foundation's Web sites. This is specified in the Foundation's Articles of Incorporation.
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IT Box Computer Services 2U Rackmount CasesThis means that Debian has been pre-installed using the latest stable version (Sarge or 3.1R2) of the network install CD. This results in a system which is bootable and has some basic facilities available. Additional software can be downloaded and installed using apt.
Related QuestionsIs there a Free Software project named Nigritude Ultramarine?
Nigritude Ultramarine FAQYes, deekayen has announced such a project, however it has not yet produced any source code. The project's goal is to provide a convenient Open Source PHP/MySQL package with the functionality original designed for the Advanced Automation website.
Related QuestionsWhat is a Free Software Project?
Free Software Project Survey: Frequently Asked QuestionsWell, my loose definition of a free software project is a group of developers and users that work on a specific free software package. You may of course use the Open Source term to designate this type of software; I am referring to software that can be freely modified and redistributed with source code though one of the many free software licenses.
Related QuestionsHow does one pronounce Debian and what does this word mean?
The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ - Debian??LFS??Gentoo?????? - Linux...The project name is pronounced Deb'-ee-en, with a short e in Deb, and emphasis on the first syllable. This word is a contraction of the names of Debra and Ian Murdock, who founded the project. (Dictionaries seem to offer some ambiguity in the pronunciation of Ian (!), but Ian prefers ee'-en.)
Related QuestionsAnd what has that software to do with a gnu?
Linux FAQ - common questions about GNU/Linux | getgnulinux.o...When Richard Stallman started to design GNU, the main system in use was Unix, which is proprietary. Because GNU is similar in function to (and compatible with) Unix, but is free software, he coined the term GNU which stands for GNU's Not Unix. It's a recursive acronym. (if you enjoy that kind of humour check out what GNU Hurd means).
Related QuestionsHow does Debian support non-English languages?
The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ - Debian??LFS??Gentoo?????? - Linux...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.
Related QuestionsHow does this fit in with project SLAM?
Aspire Defence - Project FAQsthe Defence Estates (DE) Conference on 14 March 2001, the Secretary of State for Defence announced £1B of new money to match the existing £1B of ring-fenced funding to upgrade Single Living accommodation (SLA) over the next 10 years. The improvements in England and Wales are being met by Project SLAM which is worth half of the total programme. There are also parallel projects in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Germany, Gibraltar, Cyprus and the Falklands.
Related QuestionsWhere does ICRC fit into this project?
FHRISICRC is the integrator/configuring consultant on the project. SAP is primarily a software developer. Once the federalized SAP HR software is developed SAP will reduce their involvement to a maintenance and service role for their product. ICRC will continue on with the configuration, integration and implementation of the software.
Related QuestionsDoes gnuplot have anything to do with the FSF and the GNU project?
Gnuplot FAQGnuplot is neither written nor maintained by the FSF. It is not covered by the General Public License, either. It used to be distributed by the FSF, however, due to licensing issues it is no longer. Gnuplot is freeware in the sense that you don't have to pay for it. However it is not freeware in the sense that you would be allowed to distribute a modified version of your gnuplot freely. Please read and accept the Copyright file in your distribution.
Related QuestionsIs Qt Open Source Edition really free software in the GNU meaning of the word?
The Qt FAQYes - it is free software both as in "no cost" and as in "free speech". Even more, it is actually available under the terms of the GNU GPL. This means you can link GPL'ed software to it, and you can take code from Qt and put it into other GPL'ed software. If the Open Source Edition was licensed purely under the GNU GPL, there would be problems.
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