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- Provide a Debian glossary of the top 40 Debian concepts sorted by the most commonly used. For each concept include a brief description and the URL for the Debian official documentation. Answer using MediaWiki format.
Creating a Debian glossary with a focus on the top 40 concepts, sorted by their commonality of use, involves compiling a variety of terms related to the Debian operating system, including package management, system administration, network configuration, and more. Below is a representation of such a glossary in MediaWiki format. Please note that the URLs provided are based on the structure of the Debian official documentation available as of my last update, and users should search the Debian website or documentation for the most current links.
Simple Debian Glossary
This glossary provides a concise overview of the top 40 most commonly used Debian concepts, along with brief descriptions and links to the official Debian documentation for each.
APT (Advanced Package Tool)
APT is the primary package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. It automates the process of installing, upgrading, configuring, and removing software packages. Official Documentation
dpkg
dpkg is the low-level package manager for Debian. It handles the installation, removal, and management of Debian software packages. Official Documentation
Debian Repository
A Debian repository is a collection of Debian packages, organized in a specific structure and accessible via HTTP, HTTPS, or FTP for installing and updating software. Official Documentation
Debian Package
Debian packages are archives containing all the files necessary to install a piece of software on a Debian system. Official Documentation
aptitude
aptitude is a text-based interface to the Debian GNU/Linux package system, including a package manager and a comprehensive search engine. Official Documentation
systemd
systemd is a system and service manager for Linux operating systems, which uses units to manage system resources. Official Documentation
Debian Live
Debian Live is a Debian edition that can run directly from a CD/DVD or USB stick without installation, useful for trial purposes and system rescue. Official Documentation
Debian Installer
The Debian Installer is the official installation system for Debian. It supports multiple architectures and can be used in various modes including graphical, text, and automated installs. Official Documentation
Sources.list
The sources.list file is used by APT to locate the repositories for installing and updating packages on a Debian system. Official Documentation
Tasksel
Tasksel is a Debian tool that allows users to install software for specific tasks on their system, simplifying the process of installing common sets of packages. Official Documentation
Debian Policy
The Debian Policy manual describes the structure and contents of Debian software packages and the official policies and technical guidelines for developing the Debian distribution. Official Documentation
Secure APT (apt-secure)
Secure APT ensures the authenticity and integrity of packages downloaded from repositories, using keyring-based verification of signed package lists. Official Documentation
debconf
debconf is a configuration system for Debian packages. It presents a unified interface for configuring packages during installation. Official Documentation
Network Configuration
Debian provides various tools and utilities for configuring network settings, including interfaces and DNS. Official Documentation
SSH (Secure Shell)
SSH is a protocol used for secure remote login and other secure network services over an insecure network. Official Documentation
Firewall
Debian supports several firewall packages and tools to protect the system from unauthorized network access. Official Documentation
Cron
Cron is a time-based job scheduler in Unix-like operating systems, allowing users to schedule scripts or commands to run at specified times and dates. Official Documentation
Bash (Bourne Again SHell)
Bash is the default command-line interpreter for Debian, providing a powerful interface for interacting with the system. Official Documentation
Filesystem Hierarchy
The filesystem hierarchy is a standard layout of directories and files on a Debian system, defining locations for system files, user files, and temporary files. Official Documentation
LVM (Logical Volume Manager)
LVM allows for the dynamic resizing of disk partitions and the management of multiple physical hard drives as single logical volumes. Official Documentation
Encryption
Debian supports various tools and methods for encrypting data, including disk encryption with LUKS and file encryption with GPG. Official Documentation
Backup and Recovery
Debian offers multiple tools and strategies for backing up and recovering data, ensuring system resilience against data loss. Official Documentation
Debian Version Naming Scheme
Debian versions are named after characters from the “Toy Story” movies and are also assigned version numbers. Official Documentation
Multi-Arch Support
Debian's multi-arch feature allows users to install packages from multiple architectures on the same machine, facilitating compatibility and cross-architecture development. Official Documentation
Virtualization
Debian supports various virtualization technologies, including KVM, Xen, and LXC, allowing for the creation and management of virtual machines and containers. Official Documentation
Security Updates
Debian provides timely security updates to address vulnerabilities and ensure system security. Official Documentation
Debian Free Software Guidelines (DFSG)
The DFSG are part of the Debian Social Contract and provide a framework for determining whether a software package is free and can be included in the Debian distribution. Official Documentation
Debian Social Contract
The Debian Social Contract outlines the principles that guide the development and management of the Debian project, including commitments to the free software community. Official Documentation
Package Dependencies
Package dependencies are relationships between packages, specifying that a package requires another package to function properly. Official Documentation
Kernel
The Linux kernel is the core of the Debian operating system, managing hardware resources and providing services for software applications. Official Documentation
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)
UEFI is a specification for a software interface between an operating system and platform firmware, replacing the older BIOS on modern systems. Official Documentation
GRUB (GRand Unified Bootloader)
GRUB is the default bootloader for Debian, responsible for loading the kernel and initiating the boot process. Official Documentation
X Window System
The X Window System provides the foundation for a graphical interface on Unix and Linux systems, including Debian. Official Documentation
GNOME
GNOME is one of the available desktop environments for Debian, offering a user-friendly graphical interface and a wide range of applications. Official Documentation
KDE Plasma
KDE Plasma is another desktop environment option for Debian users, known for its configurability and integration. Official Documentation
LXDE (Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment)
LXDE is a fast and energy-efficient desktop environment, suitable for older hardware or systems requiring minimal resources. Official Documentation
XFCE
XFCE is a lightweight desktop environment for Unix-like operating systems, aiming for fast performance and low system resource usage. s://www.debian.org/doc/manual s/debian-reference/ch08.en.html#_the_xfce_desktop Official Documentation
Debian Mentors
Debian Mentors is a project to help prospective and existing Debian developers (DDs) to find sponsors for their packages. Official Documentation
This glossary serves as a starting point for familiarizing oneself with Debian and its ecosystem. For more detailed information and the latest updates, it's always best to refer directly to the official Debian documentation and community resources.
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