Getting Started

• Before Debian acquired hardware, some packages were built on systems hosted by SourceForge

• HP unknowingly provides Debian a machine...

  • Evaluation systems provided to Agilent Technologies
  • One ends up on Bdale's desk...
  • Installed an early TurboLinux pre-release
  • CPU stepping and firmware issues
  • Compiled in chroot until self-hosting
  • Debian autobuilder activated
  • Intention to release with “woody” announced
  • HP hires Bdale...