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Installed Package Documentation
Under Debian GNU/Linux all documentation for installed packages can be found in the directory /usr/share/doc/. Note however, that some package documentation is bundled as a separate package. This separate package must also be installed to access the documentation.
Online Debian Man Page Search
This site will allow you to search the complete Debian set of manpages. As well as returning links to matching man pages it will also supply links to the Debian package so that you can install the utility/library/program described by the man page.
The USQ/Debian Installation Manual
This is the USQ/Debian "Etch" installation manual. This manual can also be found on the Department's White DVD.
The Debian Reference Manual
The Debian Reference (the latest version can be found at http://qref.sourceforge.net/) is intended to provide a broad overview of the Debian system as a post-installation user's guide. It covers many aspects of system administration through shell-command examples. Basic tutorials, tips, and other information are provided for topics including fundamental concepts of the Debian system, system installation hints, Debian package management, the Linux kernel under Debian, system tuning, building a gateway, text editors, CVS, programming, and GnuPG for non-developers.

This manual in HTML form, can be installed on your Debian system in the directory /usr/share/doc/Debian/ via the Debian package "debian-reference".
Debian Reference Card
A double sided—one page reference to all things Debian. The latest version of this card can be found at http://people.debian.org/~debacle/refcard/
Advanced Packaging Tool (APT)
This document intends to provide the user with a good understanding of the workings of the Debian package management utility, APT. Its goal is to make life easier for new Debian users and to help those who wish to deepen their understanding of the administration of this system. It was created for the Debian project in order to help improve the support available for users of this distribution.

This manual in HTML form, can be installed on your Debian system into the directory /usr/share/doc/Debian/ via the Debian package "apt-howto".
Debian GNU/Linux FAQ
This document tries to answer questions frequently asked about Debian GNU/Linux.

This manual in HTML form, can be installed on your Debian system into the directory /usr/share/doc/debian/ via the Debian package "doc-debian".