Initial commit: Comprehensive Debian bootc documentation

- Complete documentation for all bootc commands and subcommands
- Debian-specific adaptations and workarounds
- Manual installation methods to bypass bootc reliability issues
- Technical guides with Rust source code analysis
- Flowcharts and external command references
- Hidden command documentation (bootc internals, state, etc.)
- Composefs integration analysis
- Base image creation guides (with and without bootc binary)
- Management scripts and automation
- Comprehensive troubleshooting and examples

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+# Installation
+
+## Base Images
+
+Many users will be more interested in base (container) images for Debian.
+
+## Debian
+
+Currently, the Debian bootc project is focused on providing bootc support for Debian-based systems.
+
+For pre-built base images, any Debian derivative can be converted to use bootc. However, since bootc is not yet available as a Debian package, you'll need to compile it from source.
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- Debian 14 (Forky) or later
+- Systemd as the init system
+- Root access for installation
+- Development tools and dependencies for compiling bootc
+
+### Installation Steps
+
+1. **Install build dependencies:**
+   ```bash
+   sudo apt update
+   sudo apt install -y build-essential git pkg-config libostree-dev libglib2.0-dev libgpgme-dev libseccomp-dev
+   ```
+
+2. **Install runtime dependencies:**
+   ```bash
+   sudo apt install -y ostree podman
+   ```
+
+3. **Clone and build bootc:**
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/containers/bootc.git
+   cd bootc
+   make
+   sudo make install
+   ```
+
+4. **Verify installation:**
+   ```bash
+   bootc --version
+   ```
+
+### Converting Existing Debian Systems
+
+Converting an existing Debian system to use bootc requires careful planning:
+
+1. **Backup your system** - This is a major change to how your OS updates work
+2. **Prepare a bootc-compatible base image** - This should be based on your current Debian installation
+3. **Test the conversion process** - Use a virtual machine or test system first
+4. **Execute the conversion** - Follow the bootc conversion guide for Debian
+
+### Debian-Specific Considerations
+
+- **Source Compilation**: Since bootc is not packaged for Debian yet, you'll need to compile from source
+- **Package Management**: bootc works alongside `apt` for application packages while managing the base OS through container images
+- **Configuration**: System configuration follows Debian conventions with `/etc` for machine-local settings
+- **Services**: systemd services work normally, with bootc managing the base OS layer
+- **Updates**: OS updates are handled through bootc, while application updates continue to use `apt`
+- **Development Status**: This is experimental software - use with caution in production environments
+
+## Other Distributions
+
+bootc itself is not tied to Debian derivatives; this issue tracks the main blocker for other distributions. However, Debian provides a solid foundation for bootc implementation due to its:
+
+- Mature package management system
+- Strong systemd integration
+- Extensive hardware support
+- Long-term support releases
+
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+
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