Debian GNU/Linux Documentation

DebianSupport hosts a mirror of popular Debian documentation. The documents below are available for download in PDF.

Debian GNU/Linux FAQ

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

đź“„ Debian GNU/Linux FAQ (PDF)

Authors: Susan G. Kleinmann, Sven Rudolph, Santiago Vila, Josip Rodin, Javier Fernández-Sanguino Peña

Maintainer: Javier Fernández-Sanguino Peña

Debian Installation Guide

This document provides instructions on how to install the Debian GNU/Linux operating system using the Debian Installer.

đź“„ Debian Installation Guide (PDF)

Authors: Debian Installer team

Maintainer: Debian Installer team

Debian Quick Reference

This document works as a quick reference guide for system administrators working with Debian systems. The reference covers a wide range of fundamental topics including Debian package management, system initialization and boot process, authentication and access controls, networking, graphical user interfaces and desktop environments, data management, and programming.

It even contains introductory tutorials covering topics such as the shell and consoles, file systems, and text processing.

đź“„ Debian Reference (PDF)

Authors: Osamu Aoki (青木 修)

Maintainer: Osamu Aoki (青木 修)

Debian Reference Cards

These cards works as so-called “cheat sheets” for new users who are getting familiar with Debian GNU/Linux. They contain some of the most important commands on a single page and are useful to print and have handy next to the keyboard when working with Debian systems.

đź“„ Debian Reference Card (English) (PDF)

đź“„ Debian Reference Card (Danish) (PDF)

Authors: W. Martin Borgert

Maintainer: W. Martin Borgert