Description: This document answers questions frequently asked about Debian GNU/Linux.

The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ

# The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ

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October 2024

Abstract

This document answers questions frequently asked about Debian GNU/Linux.

|  | Chapter 1. Definitions and overview