Debian
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CommentsWhat is Debian?
Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel or the FreeBSD kernel. Linux is a piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. FreeBSD is an operating system including a kernel and other software.
Debian is a tool in the Infrastructure as a Service category of a tech stack.
Debian Pros & Cons
Pros of Debian
- ✓Massively supported
- ✓Stable
- ✓Reliable
- ✓Aptitude
- ✓Customizable
- ✓It is free
- ✓Turnkey linux use it
- ✓Works on all architectures
Cons of Debian
- ✗Old versions of software
- ✗Can be difficult to set up on vanilla Debian
Debian Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Debian?
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning ‘humanity to others’. It also means ‘I am what I am because of who we all are’. The Ubuntu operating system brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of computers.
CentOS
The CentOS Project is a community-driven free software effort focused on delivering a robust open source ecosystem. For users, we offer a consistent manageable platform that suits a wide variety of deployments. For open source communities, we offer a solid, predictable base to build upon, along with extensive resources to build, test, release, and maintain their code.
Linux
A clone of the operating system Unix, written from scratch by Linus Torvalds with assistance from a loosely-knit team of hackers across the Net. It aims towards POSIX and Single UNIX Specification compliance.
