Debian Reference — by Osamu Aoki

intermediatebookGPL (DFSG-compatible)

A broad post-install guide to the Debian system using shell examples. Chapters include Unix tutorials, package management, networking, authentication and data management.

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Source: Debian Reference by Osamu Aoki. Licence: GPL (DFSG-compatible).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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