PROGENY DEBIAN LINUX by Ian Murdock

“Rather than being developed by one isolated individual or group, as other distributions of Linux have been developed in the past, Debian is being developed openly in the spirit of Linux and GNU.” – Ian Murdock, The Debian Manifesto (1994)

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The Strength of Debian. The Power of Progeny.

Ian Murdock’s Progeny Debian GNU/Linux - the ultimate version of GNU/Linux

Content: 4 CDs, Manual (Printed Book), 2 (Bootup) Floppy Disks
License: the license information can be found on the given disks and sources

Download (Version 1.0 Errata, released 2001-04-05)

About Progeny Linux Systems

Led by lan Murdock, the founder of Debian, Progeny is built by leading Debian developers, operating system experts, and experienced Linux executives. Progeny is committed to the future of the Debian project and Open Source.

Built on Debian

Built by volunteers, Debian GNU/Linux is considered the ultimate version of Linux. Debian offers the strength and reliability you need. The Debian advantage includes:

Advanced tools for installing and removing software on the fly
Single-command system upgrades
Over 6,000 available software packages
Quality control and development speed based on an active community of over 600 developers worldwide

A Breed Apart

Enhanced and streamlined, Progeny Debian adds:

Graphical installation
Graphical tools for configuration
Automated install tool for multiple installations
Improved hardware detection and USB support
Comprehensive printer database
Enhanced security
Custom package collections for easier software installation

Leading Edge

Built on the latest stable technology for power and dependability:

Enhanced Debian 2.2
Kernel 2.2.18 (2.4 optional, but not supported)
XFree86 4.0.2
glibc 2.2
Netscape 4.76 and Mozilla 0.7

Install & Work Your Own Way

Progeny Debian makes it easy to install and customize your operating system:

Install Debian with ease
Install alongside and interact with existing operating systems
Run multiple versions of the Linux kernel
Choose GNOME, KDE, or a command-line interface

Progeny at Your Service

Progeny Debian is built to interact with the Progeny Service Network. This set of services provides email support, security notifications, software updates, and much more.

Help at Your Fingertips

Progeny Debian includes support and services:

400+ page Progeny Debian User’s Guide
30-day telephone installation support
90-day subscription to the Progeny Service Network

www.progeny.com (ceased operations 2007-04-30, read: Archive-Link)