The Debian GNU/Linux operating system is constantly gaining popularity,
despite its reputation of the operating system for professionals and
hardcore computer hobbyists. When compared to other popular Linux
distributions, this description seems appropriate: Debian approaches
Linux system administration rather differently than commonly done,
providing text-based configuration mechanisms over graphical user
interfaces, and appearing minimalistic and slightly outdated, rather
than fully-automated and on the cutting edge. Nevertheless, the
unattained robustness, scalability and security, which result from
Debian's open development cycle as well as the strict quality control by
the developers, attract more and more users every day.
This book introduces the concepts and techniques of the Debian operating
system, explaining their usage and pitfalls, and illustrating the
thinking behind each of the approaches. The goal is not to be a
reference book, but to give the reader enough insight into the workings
of the project and operating system to learn and embrace the
sophisticated and elegant, sometimes at first slightly non-intuitive
solutions that have evolved as part of the Debian system over the past
decade. While targeted at the well-versed UNIX/Linux administrator, the
book can also serve as an excellent resource alongside a standard Linux
reference to bootstrap one's Linux experience in Debian's bottom-up
philosophy.
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