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Encyclopedia > Debian Manifesto

The Debian Manifesto is the original defining document of the Debian Linux Distribution. It was written by Ian Murdock in 1993 (last revised January 6, 1994). It called for a new, open Linux distribution.


External link

  • The full text of the manifesto, at the Debian project's page (http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/project-history/ap-manifesto.en.html)

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EasySoft :: Easiness Vs Information Technology (413 words)
Ian intended Debian to be a distribution which would be made openly, in the sprit of Linux and GNU (read his manifesto provided as an appendix to this document for more details).
Debian was meant to be carefully and conscientiously put together, and to be maintained and supported with similar care.
Debian is the only distribution that is open for every developer and user to contribute their work.
Debian: Information from Answers.com (2852 words)
Debian, organized by the Debian Project, is a widely used distribution of free software developed through the collaboration of volunteers from around the world.
Debian is also known for its package management system, especially APT, for its strict policies regarding the quality of its packages and releases, and for its open development and testing process.
Debian Developers may resign their positions at any time by orphaning the packages they were responsible for and sending a notice to the developers and the keyring maintainer (so that their upload authorization can be revoked).
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