started from scratch not even 10 years ago, has been the favorite kernel
of the Free Software world. The ideas and experience gained from Free
Software have truly sent Linux and the Free Software Foundation's GNU
tools all over the world. Free systems such as Debian GNU/Linux ship with
literally thousands of applications, and they have more power and
stability, and outperform some of the industry's traditional best-selling
proprietary operating systems.

Today, GNU/Linux plays a dominant role in Internet servers and among ISPs,
in academia, among computer hobbyists, and in computer science research.
Debian GNU/Linux has brought the power of Free Software to everything from
laptops to flights aboard the Space Shuttle. As I write this, companies
the world over are experiencing the joy and benefits that are Free
Software. The unprecedented power, the ability to speak directly to the
people who write the software you use, the capability to modify programs
at will, and the phenomenal expertise of the online support mechanism all
combine to make Free Software a vibrant and wonderful way to use your
computing resources.

Starting with a Free Software such as Debian GNU/Linux can be the best
thing you've done with your computer in a long time. It's fast, powerful,
stable, versatile, and fun!

Welcome to the revolution!

- John Goerzen

Guide

Introduction