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OSR: Debian GNU/Linux

A separate space for Debian
Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computer. Debian uses the Linux kernel (the core of an operating system), but most of the basic OS tools come from the GNU project; hence the name GNU/Linux. It comes with over 15490 packages, precompiled software bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine. For more information, visit Debian's Web site here.

Hocevar elected
Debian project leader

The winner of the election for Debian project leader is Sam Hocevar. The details of the results shall be soon up here. Congratulations, Sam.

Debian releases Etch

The Debian Project is pleased to announce the official release of Debian GNU/Linux version 4.0, codenamed etch, after 21 months of constant development. Debian GNU/Linux is a free operating system which supports a total of eleven processor architectures and includes the KDE, GNOME and Xfce desktop environments. It also features cryptographic software and compatibility with the FHS v2.3 and software developed for version 3.1 of the LSB. More on the story from Go2Linux here

Debian updates 3.1

The Debian project has updated the stable distribution Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 (codename `Sarge'). This update mainly adds security updates to the stable release, along with a few corrections to serious problems. Those who frequently update from security.debian.org won't have to update many packages and most updates from security.debian.org are included in this update. More on the story from Go2Linux.org here.

Know about Debian? Write about Debian?

Do you write about Debian, or blog about it (or software related to it)? If so, we'd like to know if you'd be interested in doing the same for us. Contact us here.