What is Debian?


  `The Debian Project is an association of individuals who
  have made common cause to create a free operating system.'

More specifically, Debian:
        is one of the most popular GNU/Linux distributions
        is the largest GNU/Linux distribution 
        runs on the most architectures
        is a completely open, volunteer organization
        is Focused on Freedom
        is quite international
        works with companies to develop and maintain software
        is well represented in the free software world