Installing Debian 8 Jessie
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Debian 8, alias "Jessie" is out in the world. The new version updates numerous software packages and puts new desktops into action, but switching from the predecessor might not be an option for many users who are concerned about the changing to systemd.
The massive and venerable free Linux distribution known as Debian has a special place in the Linux community. Debian serves as the basis for several popular downstream Linux editions, including Ubuntu, Knoppix, Mint, and many others. But, many Linux devotees prefer to use Debian directly.
Those who are serious about Free Software as a social or political movement are attracted to the project's promise that Debian will remain all free, without proprietary drivers or other components. Others like the huge scope of the Debian repositories. Still others prefer Debian for its stability: Major updates are infrequent, and each is tested very thoroughly by the worldwide community of Debian developers.
The new Debian 8 "Jessie" edition appeared on April 26 of this year. This article takes a quick look at what's inside – and what you'll need to know if you're considering an upgrade.
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