Package: doc-debian Version: today's CVS Severity: wishlist Tags: patch Hi,
In the reasons to choose Debian in favor of other GNU/Linux distributions in the Debian GNU/Linux FAQ, the Debian Social Contract nor the DFSG are mentioned. Neither is the number of packages shipped with Debian, nor the number of supported architectures mentions. I believe these are important differences, making Debian unique (and attractive) among different distributions. Furthermore, I don't think it's any longer true that "Debian is the only Linux distribution that is being developed cooperatively by many individuals through the Internet". I've added the word "major"; that might describe the situation better now that there's e.g. Gentoo. Attached patch implements these ideas. Thanks, Bye, Joost
--- basic_defs.sgml.orig 2005-10-12 10:15:54.923039561 +0200 +++ basic_defs.sgml.why-debian 2005-11-24 22:42:40.623996534 +0100 @@ -111,6 +111,15 @@ <p>These key features distinguish Debian from other Linux distributions: <taglist> + +<tag/Freedom:/ + <item>As stated in the <url id="http://www.debian.org/social_contract";>Debian + Social Contract</url>, Debian will remain 100% free. Debian is very strict + about shipping truly free software. The guidelines used to determine if a work + is "free" are provided in <url + id="http://www.debian.org/social_contract#guidelines";>The Debian Free Software + Guidelines</url>. + <tag/The Debian package maintenance system:/ <item>The entire system, or any individual component of it, can be upgraded in place without reformatting, without losing custom @@ -123,7 +132,7 @@ <tag/Open development:/ <item>Whereas other Linux distributions are developed by individuals, - small, closed groups, or commercial vendors, Debian is the only Linux + small, closed groups, or commercial vendors, Debian is the only major Linux distribution that is being developed cooperatively by many individuals through the Internet, in the same spirit as Linux and other free software. @@ -135,6 +144,12 @@ providing user support. See also additional information on how to become a contributor in <ref id="contrib">. +<tag/The Universal Operating System:/ + <item>Debian comes with <url id="http://packages.debian.org/stable/";>more + than 15,000 packages</url> and runs on <url="http://www.debian.org/ports/";>11 + architectures</url>. This is far more than is available for any other + GNU/Linux distribution. + <tag/The Bug Tracking System:/ <item>The geographical dispersion of the Debian developers required sophisticated tools and quick communication of bugs and bug-fixes to
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