a computer to do.

In general, this tutorial tries to help you understand what happens inside
a Debian system. The idea is to empower you to solve new problems and get
the most out of your computer. Thus there's plenty of theory and fun facts
thrown in with the ``How To'' aspects of the manual.

We'd love to hear your comments about this book! You can reach the authors
at debian-guide@complete.org. We're especially interested in whether it
was helpful to you and how we could make it better. Whether you have a
comment or think this book is the greatest thing since sliced bread,
please send us e-mail.

Please do not send the authors technical questions about Debian, because
there are other forums for that; see Appendix A on page [*] for more
information on the documentation and getting help. Only send mail
regarding the book itself to the above address.

How to Read This Book

The best way to learn about almost any computer program is by using it.
Most people find that reading a book without using the program isn't
beneficial. The best way to learn about Unix and GNU/Linux is by using
them. Use GNU/Linux for everything you can. Feel free to experiment!

Debian isn't as intuitively obvious as some other operating systems. You
will probably end up reading at least the first few chapters of this book.
GNU/Linux's power and complexity make it difficult to approach at first,
but far more rewarding in the long run.